Medicare Workshops

Ridgefield Social Services is once again offering free confidential Medicare prescription drug counseling sessions from October 15 through December 7, during Medicare’s Open Enrollment period at the Ridgefield Library.

These free one-on-one meetings provide a confidential review of your prescription coverage, an explanation of benefits and general assistance to people with Medicare. Counselors will compare your current coverage with plans for 2020 assuring all your medications are covered and you are not paying more than you need.

Medicare Advantage and Prescription drug plans make changes each year to premiums, coverage, and network providers. Open Enrollment is the only time that individuals can change their prescription coverage to assure they have the best coverage for their specific needs in the coming year. Last year, Ridgefield’s team of Medicare counselors met with 120 local residents and saved them a total over $100,000 on their 2019 prescription costs.

This program is made possible through the joint efforts of the Ridgefield Department of Social Services, the Western CT Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA), the Ridgefield Library and Founders Hall.

CHOICES counselors are trained to provide unbiased information and counseling on Medicare, Medigap, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs, Long Term Care Insurance and other state and federal programs.

The WCAAA is one of five Area Agencies on Aging in CT and is a private, not-for-profit organization which serves the needs of older adults or individuals with disabilities.

For more information on any of our programs and to make your appointment to meet with a Ridgefield Medicare CHOICES counselor, please call Karen Gaudian at 203.431.2754 or email municipalagent@ridgefieldct.org. Call or email NOW – these sessions do fill up!