Medicare is a federal health insurance program for Americans age 65 and older. When you’re ready to enroll in Medicare, it’s important to consider your coverage options and what it might cost you before you enroll. Confusion about your options and enrolling in the wrong Medicare plan could also lead to costly enrollment mistakes. In fact, according to recent research, older adults spent an average of $368 per year more on Medicare costs than they needed to.
The Wallace Center offers free, confidential Medicare guidance. Conducted in cooperation with Family Centers, Inc., our counselors are available for individual consultations on Medicare, Medigap and Medicare Part D insurance options. All you need to do is book an in-person or telephone consultation.
Medicare.gov offers a free, official handbook offering new and important information about Medicare, including covered services, information about how to enroll, how to get help paying for your Medicare health and drug costs, among other topics. Download the latest Medicare & You Handbook today.
The National Council on Aging also has a free online tool that can help you find money-saving benefits programs you may qualify for, including Medicaid and the Medicare Savings Programs. Go to BenefitsCheckUp.org to find out if you can get financial assistance with your groceries, health care costs, utility bills, property taxes, and more.
