Department of Aging Helps Seniors Research Prescription Drug Coverage During Open Enrollment

Towson, Md. (November 5, 2009) — Do you know that seniors have until the end of the year to search and see what the best and least expensive prescription drug plan will be? Do you also know that plan’s prices could change each year, so it’s recommended that everyone research their plan, even if they are currently happy with their coverage? Changes occur each year in drug coverage, co-pays and eligibility requirements for certain discounts. In order to find the best plan, older adults must take action now.

Assistance from SHIP

            The Baltimore County Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will be offering Medicare Part D research assistance on the following dates and times. To participate, appointments must be made by calling (410) 887-2594.

            Individuals should bring the following to their appointment:

• Medicare Card and any other health care insurance cards or Medicare supplement
• List of medications, including dose and frequency of use
• Knowledge of gross income and assets

Schedule of research dates at senior centers

Parkville: Monday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Essex: Tuesday, November 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Liberty: Thursday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Seven Oaks: Friday, November 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Parkville: Monday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ateaze (in Dundalk): Monday, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Seven Oaks: Tuesday, December 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Catonsville: Wednesday, December 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Liberty: Thursday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ateaze (in Dundalk): Friday, December 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bykota (in Towson): Tuesday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Catonsville: Wednesday, December 9 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Cockeysville: Friday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pikesville: Monday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Essex: Tuesday, December 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Bykota (in Towson): Thursday, December 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cockeysville: Friday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pikesville: Monday, December 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.