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APPRISE is the State health Insurance
Assistance Program (SHIP) for Pennsylvanians age 60 and over. The Pennsylvania
Department of Aging created APPRISE to help older Pennsylvanians understand
their health insurance options under Medicare and make sound decisions about
what is best for them.
APPRISE counselors are specially trained volunteers. They can answer your
questions about Original Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, long term care insurance,
and preventive care. These counselors have direct access to state and federal
Medicare information and resources. They can:
• Help you understand your Original
Medicare benefits by explaining which services are covered under Parts A
and B and your Medicare Summary Notice.
• Help you make informed choices about Medicare coverage options,
including Medicare + Choice options.
• Help you understand the Medicare appeals process and assist with appeals
paperwork.
• Help you select a Medigap insurance policy by explaining the benefits
offered under each plan, and by providing you with a list of companies
that sell Medigap plans.
• Inform you about eligibility for prescription drug programs and programs
that pay Medicare deductibles, co-payments, and Part B premiums |
Counselors provide free
counseling and assistance via telephone or personal one on one sessions. Also
the APPRISE staff is available to present educational programs to agencies,
clubs, and civic groups. For information call #(570) 347-5616
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Find the Best Combination of
Prescription Savings for You
People with Medicare - especially those with lower
incomes - can find out online how to reduce their prescription costs.
The non-profit
Access to Benefits Coalition helps seniors or younger persons with
disabilities who qualify find ways to save money on their medications.
The online service is fast, free and confidential.
Click
here to learn
more.
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