MAC can help you navigate the Medicare maze

Choosing a new drug plan, and navigating the Medicare maze, can be confusing. MAC, Inc., the Area Agency on Aging is ready to help! Here’s how:

INFORMATION SESSIONS: Learn more about Medicare and open enrollment. MAC will offer sessions at the following locations:

 Wednesday, May 16, 12:30 p.m., at the Willards Senior Center (located in the Willards Lions Club building)

 Friday, May 18, from 2-3 p.m., at MAC, Inc., Salisbury

 Wednesday, May 23, from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Crisfield Library

 Wednesday, May 30, from 2-3 p.m. at Delmarva Community Services in Cambridge

DO-IT- YOURSELF TRAINING: MAC will offer enrollment how-to programs for the do-it-yourselfer. DIY training will begin in early June and is open to the public. Call 410-742- 0505 for information, or visit www.macinc.org.*

OPEN ENROLLMENT EVENTS: MAC will offer walk-in Medicare open enrollment events throughout the Lower Shore during the open enrollment period, Oct. 15-Dec. 7. Specific sites and dates to be announced. Call MAC at 410-742- 0505 or visit www.macinc.org for more information.*

ONE-ON- ONE ASSISTANCE: Meet with a representative of the State Health Insurance Program at MAC. To make an appointment, or for more information, call 410-742- 0505.*

* These MAC services are free and are available to anyone who needs help enrolling in Medicare, or updating their prescription plan.

More help is available:

 Call 1-800- MEDICARE

 Visit www.Medicare.gov/part-d

 Visit a participating pharmacy on the Lower Shore

ATTENTION: Change in coverage for State of Maryland retirees. Medicare-eligible State of Maryland retirees will no longer receive prescription drug coverage under the Maryland State health plan, effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Maryland Department of Budget and
Management, Employee Benefits Division has announced.

These Medicare-eligible retirees have until Dec. 31, 2018, to enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription plan, at their cost, to ensure there is no gap in coverage.

For more information:

Call MAC, Inc., at 410-742- 0505

Visit http://dbm.maryland.gov/benefits/Pages/EGWP.aspx