National Consumer Group Offers Free Resources to Help People with Medicare Choose a Health Plan that Best Meets Their Needs

New York, NY—Everyone who is enrolled in a Medicare private health plan is advised to review their health coverage options for next year, since most private plans will change their costs and benefits.

Washington, D.C—Two years after Medicare prescription drug coverage was introduced, up to 4.2 million people with Medicare who have limited income and resources have not signed up for the Extra Help available through the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (also known as Medicare Part D). The National Council on Aging (NCOA) offers an easy way for people to find out if they qualify and to apply for that valuable benefit.