K-State Research and Extension, Southwind District

Medicare Prescription Drug Costs Hard to Swallow?

Did you know that you can review and change your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan annually? The Medicare Annual Election Period, running from October 15 to December 7, is the time to do just that.

On Tuesday, October 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Scott View Apartments, 315 Scott Avenue, Fort Scott, area Senior Health Insurance Counselors for Kansas (SHICK) will be available. Call 620-244-3826 to schedule an appointment.

Even if you have been happy with your plan in the past, plans and medications do change. It is a good idea to compare options to see what meets your current needs. Last year, counselors helped beneficiaries save an average of $1,719 per person by changing plans.

For more information, contact Tara Solomon-Smith, Family and Community Wellness Agent, Southwind Extension District, at tsolomon@ksu.edu or 620-244-3826.

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