Take time to review your 2023 Medicare Part D plan

&YOU

Written by SUSAN HURD

It’s that time of year again when everyone with traditional Medicare needs to take time to review their 2023 Medicare Part D plan. Remember, Part D helps pay for prescriptions. Is last year’s option still the best plan for you? Medicare Part D open enrollment runs annually from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Did you know that looking at this plan annually can potentially save Medicare recipients thousands of dollars? Think about what a thousand dollars can do for you or your loved ones. If you are comfortable navigating the web on your own, then please visit www.myMedicare.gov and input the requested information as prompted.

Does using the web on your own raise your blood pressure just a little bit? Don’t worry, we have great news for you, the Washington County of Commission on Aging offers planning assistance through one of its Senior Health Insurance Programs. Simply give us a call and we can help you set up a telephone appointment with one of our dedicated staff members. During your appointment, our staff will help you navigate which Medicare Part D plan best fits your budget or situation. Our staff will then walk you through the process of comparing plans and complete your enrollment in the 2023 Medicare Part D plan of your choice. Interested in additional help to review your Medicare Part D plan? Call us today at 301-790-0275.

Do you just want to learn more about Medicare? No problem, the Commission on Aging staff will walk you through the “Art of Medicare” on the second Wednesday each month from 1 to 3 p.m., pre-registration required. For more information, please contact us at info@wccoaging.org or call 301-790-0275.

There are a variety of informational and educational offerings that are available to support you and your loved ones. Check out our Website at www.wcoaging.org or visit our Facebook page for details at www.facebook.com/WCCOAging.

These are just two programs of over 50 programs the Washington County Commission on Aging, Inc. provides for the community. Our mission is to assist in putting resources back into the hands and pockets of our community and your loved ones. The Washington County Commission on Aging understands that funds are limited, and we want our aging community to have access to vital programs and resources. Call us today to find out how we can help you!

Providing these life-sustaining resources comes at a great cost. Please consider the Washington County Commission on Aging as your first choice to make a charitable contribution. Your generosity will aid to fill the gaps in funding and many cases enable us to apply for grants that we would not normally have the matching funds to receive. If you have questions about how to make a charitable contribution, please call us at 301-790-0275 or visit our website at www.wccoaging.org.

Susan Hurd is an RSVP Project Manager, Guardianship Care Manager and Community Educator for the Washington County Commission on Aging in Hagerstown.