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2017 Medicare Updates are here. Is your Medicare plan still right for you?

Medicare 2017 updates and changes available. State-Certified HICAP counselors presentations through out Santa Clara County

San Jose, September 28, 2016: Sunday, October 15, 2016 marks the first day of the Medicare Annual Election Period. Every year, Medicare plans make changes to coverage, cost, and network providers. To assist persons 65 of age, interested in educating themselves, the Sourcewise Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program will be presenting “Medicare Plan Changes and Updates 2017” at six convenient locations throughout Santa Clara County.

“It’s important that individuals have a clear picture of updates/changes during this election period because it can affect their health coverage and pocket books throughout the year. We ensure that residents have access to accurate, unbiased information to assist with their decision-making process” explains Connie Corrales, Director of the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program.

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Medicare Plan Changes & Updates 2017

Location

Date

Time

Address

Avenidas

10/24/2016

1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m.

450 Bryant Street Palo Alto, CA 94301

Eastside Neighborhood Center

11/1/2016

10:15a.m.-11:15a.m.

2150 Alum Rock San Jose, CA 95116

Cupertino Senior Center

11/14/2016

2:00p.m. - 3:30p.m.

21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014

Sourcewise

11/16/2016

10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.

2115 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126

Centennial Senior Center

11/17/2016

11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

171 W. Edmundson Ave. Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Gilroy Senior Center

12/1/2016

10:00a.m.-11:30a.m.

7371 Hanna Street Gilroy, CA 95020

Learn more at www.mysourcewise.com. State-certified counselors are also available to assist individuals make informed decisions over the phone and during one-on-one counseling sessions.

Important dates for 2016:


October 15, 2016: Annual Election Period begins

December 7, 2016: Last day to enroll in or change plans
January 1, 2016: Changes to your plan take effect

January 1: Disenrollment period begins for Medicare Advantage Plan participants

The Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy program of Sourcewise does not sell, endorse, nor represent any insurance company. Sourcewise is an independent 501 (c)(3) nonprofit serving seniors, families, and their caregivers in Santa Clara County since 1973. For more information, please contact Angelina Vallejos (408) 350-3200, option 2; community@mysourcewise.com.

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Contact Info: Aneliza Del Pinal

Director, Public Relations

(408) 557-4701

adelpinal@mysourcewise.com

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