Medicare Counseling
Medicare Assistance
If you are struggling to understand complex Medicare plans, we can help.
Our state-trained Medicare counselors offer free, unbiased easy-to-understand information about the best plans for your health coverage.
Contact our Hotline: 610-834-1040 ext. 120
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Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight is part of a nationwide network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs, also known as SHIP. It's the state's official, free, and confidential service for Medicare counseling, run by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging through local Area Agencies on Aging. PA MEDI offers one-on-one assistance with understanding and navigating Medicare, prescription drug plans, and other health insurance options.
Important Medicare Open Enrollment Reminder for 2027
Medicare prescription drug plans can change each year, including their premiums, covered medications, pharmacy networks, and other out-of-pocket costs.
In 2027, there will also be a change to a temporary Medicare program that helped stabilize premiums for some stand-alone Part D prescription drug plans. Because of this and other annual plan changes, it will be especially important to review your current coverage before deciding whether to keep the same plan for 2027.
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, 2026. During this period, Medicare beneficiaries can compare their current coverage with the plans available for 2027.
When reviewing your options, consider more than the monthly premium. Be sure to check:
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Whether your prescriptions are covered
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What you will pay for your medications
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Whether your preferred pharmacy is in the plan's network
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The plan's deductible and other out-of-pocket costs
You don't have to make this decision alone.
PA MEDI provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling to Montgomery County residents. To speak with a trained PA MEDI counselor during Open Enrollment, contact RSVP Volunteers at 610-834-1040 ext. 120.
Our counselors can help you understand your options and compare plans based on your individual needs.
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What People Say
I didn't know where to begin. My Mom just moved to an assisted living facility, my sister and I were receiving Mom's medical bills and didn't know what to pay. Our PA MEDI counselor helped sort things out. Thank you!
- Daughter of Medicare Recipient
I was approaching 65 and had a lot of questions about how my employer's retirement insurance would work with Medicare. My PA MEDI counselor helped me understand my coverage options.
Soon to be 65
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Have more Questions?
To learn more, contact Douglas Keene, the PA MEDI Program Coordinator.
Hotline: (610.834.1040 ext. 120)
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