APPRISE
Specially trained APPRISE counselors provide reliable, easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicaid, including Part D; Medigap and private insurance programs such as long term care. APPRISE counselors can answer questions about:
- Prescription coverage, including Medicare Part D, PACE, PACENET, veteran’s benefits and drug manufacturer’s assistance programs
- Medicare coverage, claims and billing questions
- Medicare supplements and Medigap insurance
- Long term care insurance
- Medicaid and Healthy Horizons, a program to help low-income seniors pay their Medicare premiums
The Social Security Administration offers an “Extra Help” Program as a part of Medicare Part D for low-income people.
Individual counseling is available. Contact one of the following two APPRISE providers, depending upon your zip code of residence:
Albert Einstein Medical Center’s Premier Years Program
Phone: 215-456-7600
Covered Zip Codes:
19111, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 24, 26, 28, 29, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 49, 50, 52 and 54.
The Mayor’s Commission on Services to the Aging
Phone: 215-686-8462
Covered Zip Codes:
19102, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 12, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 51 and 53.
Free presentations are available to groups at senior housing units, senior community centers, churches and other community groups. Various Medicare topics are available for discussion.
Contact:
The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interest of the Elderly (CARIE)
215-545-5728
Albert Einstein Medical Center
215-456-7600
Mayor’s Commission on Services to the Aging
215-686-8462
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