4700 Dublin Ave., Midland MI 48642 | 989-633-3700 | Contact Us
4700 Dublin Ave.
Midland MI 48642
989-633-3700
Contact Us
Health Benefits Assistance
Take the guesswork out of what health benefits are best for you. Whether it’s Medicare enrollment, Medicare Part D prescription plans or Social Security Extra Help, Senior Services can lend a hand in wading through the abundance of health benefit choices—at no cost to you!
Senior Services has Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) certified volunteers here to assist you.
At this time, we are no longer accepting new requests for Open Enrollment appointments. Please call Medicare directly at 800-633-4227 for assistance.
Senior Services Health Benefits Assistance can help you:
- Understand Medicare Health Plan Options such as Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D
- Review, compare and assist with enrollment in a Medicare Supplemental (Medigap) Plan
- Screen for and assist with enrollment in the Medicare Savings Program
- Screen for and assist with application to Social Security Extra Help (or Low Income Subsidy) for assistance with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
- Screen for eligibility and assist with a Nursing Home Medicaid application
- Understand Medicare & Medicaid eligibility, enrollment, coverage, claims and appeals
- Understand doctor bills, hospital bills and Medicare Summary Notices
- Identify and report Medicare & Medicaid Fraud
Trained Staff & Volunteers
Senior Services has insurance volunteers who are trained and certified by the State of Michigan Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP). MMAP volunteers are specialists trained in Medicare & Medicaid laws and regulations. They are knowledgeable in relevant insurance products and providing health insurance counseling. Volunteers are not connected with any insurance company, nor are they licensed to sell insurance. The volunteer’s sole purpose is to provide objective and confidential information so you, the Medicare Beneficiary, may make an informed decision on your options.
Help In Choosing a Medicare Plan
Choosing a Medicare plan can be confusing. Barb Zebley-Oldani from Midland Senior Services offers tips and information about Medicare and choosing a plan that fits your budget and medical needs during Delta Public Broadcasting, “Medicare: An Overview | Second Act: Life at 50+.”
She also offers tips to help you understand your Medicare benefits and keep up to date on all the changes to Medicare. Lastly, she discusses how to avoid Medicare scams and where to get help with your Medicare questions.
Helpful Links –
Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/
Social Security Administration: https://www.ssa.gov/
Health Insurance Assistance Hotline at 989-633-3748 and you’ll be matched with a certified insurance volunteer.
Health benefits assistance is available to Midland County residents age 60 or older with the exception of SPAP which is 50 years and older.
