St. Vincent's to Provide Free Medicare Counseling

From St. Vincent's Medical Center:

BRIDGEPORT, CT - St. Vincent's Medical Center is offering free counseling to help people select the best Medicare plan to meet their needs for 2017 and help them save money. The Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs through December 7, 2016.

Medicare and government benefits specialist Betty Brandt will help individuals learn about their options regarding Medicare Part D Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. Because these plans change every year, \this service will help clarify choices. In addition, the Medicare Savings Program and Extra Help for prescriptions will be discussed.

This one-on-one unbiased, confidential counseling will be especially helpful to those new to Medicare or about to turn 65. Senior citizens, people with disabilities, and family members are invited to meet with Betty Brandt by appointment in the privacy of the Banks Library, located on the third level of St. Vincent's Medical Center.

Betty Brandt, who is a volunteer with St. Vincent's Medical Center, holds a master's degree in counseling from the University of Bridgeport, and has been assisting people with Medicare issues for more than 10 years.

This program, sponsored by St. Vincent's Mission Services, is a community outreach effort to help senior citizens and people with disabilities obtain the medical benefits they need, and to make the best decisions about their health insurance coverage.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact St. Vincent's Medical Center Volunteer Office at (475) 210-5111 or volunteers@stvincents.org.

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