Georgia officials will offer seniors in the state assistance selecting Medicare plans during a seven-week open enrollment period.
The Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services and the state’s area agencies on aging will offer free one-on-one help for Georgians making decisions about Medicare health and prescription drug plans.
The GeorgiaCares State Health Insurance Assistance Program offers personalized assistance through a toll-free help line at 866-55-AGING. Counselors also can help with filling out applications for Extra Help, which covers costs associated with Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-payments.
Medicare open enrollment began Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.