Financial

Medicare Open Enrollment Help Available

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Medicare beneficiaries will have the chance to get personalized help from APPRISE Medicare counselors at numerous locations during this year’s open enrollment period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

CCACS Offering Events for Medicare Assistance

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The APPRISE program of Cumberland County Aging & Community Services will offer both informational and enrollment events this fall during the Medicare open enrollment period.

Savvy Senior: How to Pick a Medicare Advantage Plan

Details: Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

I’m approaching 65 and am interested in a Medicare Advantage plan to cover my healthcare and medications. What tips can you provide to help me pick a plan?

The Party No One Wants to Plan

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People rarely like to dwell on the fact that they or a loved one will die someday, even though it’s an inevitable part of life.

Social Security News: Your Questions Answered

Details: Written by John Johnston John Johnston

My name is John Johnston and I am a public affairs specialist for the Social Security Administration. Every month we receive questions from people on all aspects of the Social Security program.

Savvy Senior: New Medicare Cards Debut Next Year

Details: Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller

Dear Savvy Senior,

I just received my Medicare card in the mail and was surprised to see that the ID number is the same as my Social Security number.

Social Security News: Additional Layer of Security Added to Online Access

Details: Written by John Johnston John Johnston

Social Security continues to evaluate and improve how we protect what’s important to you.

Social Security News: What You Can Teach Your Grandchild about Social Security

Details: Written by John Johnston John Johnston

One of the greatest gifts you can give a grandchild is the gift of financial literacy. Helping them save money early in life and showing them how to make wise spending decisions goes a long way toward a bright financial future.