Information & Assistance
What is
Information & Assistance?
From time to time we all know we need information but have no idea how to find answers.
Who is Sally Arter
Sally Arter is the Center’s very own Information & Assistance Specialist. Her responsibilities included helping you find the answers to your questions.
Read Sally’s Monthly Article in our newsletter on page 3.
Medicare Help
What Medicare 101
Classes Cover
We will cover in detail all the options available to Medicare beneficiaries including Medicare Advantage Plans, Supplements (Medi-gaps), Part D Drug Plans, and more. Understanding enrollment dates, penalties, coverage plans and coverage networks can be very confusing so this discussion will be very helpful.
If you or someone you know is turning 65 or retiring and needs to start their Medicare coverage, it is very important that you get prepared for Medicare enrollment. The next in-person class is on
Wednesday, December 14th
at 12:45pm.
Please register ahead of time! This helps us make sure we have enough participants to run the class and plenty of materials for everyone.
Before enrollment
Though not required, attending the class first makes your one-on-one appointment more productive. This is especially helpful for those turning 65 or preparing to retire.
Plan changes
This is also for those of you who have been on Medicare but are now experiencing changes with retirement plans. Knowing options available to you will be beneficial to your decision making process.
Open enrollment
Open Enrollment dates run from October 15th to December 7th. You need to check your Prescription Plan even if nothing has changed for you because plans can change in price, formulary, and deductibles.
Scam awareness
Beware of the many phone scams happening. IRS, Medicare and Social Security call you, they send letters. Give no personal information – just hang up.
Food Support
Food assistance options
The Center shares information about monthly food box programs and other food support for qualifying older adults in the community. For more information and qualifications for both programs contact Sally.
Chester County Food Bank provides the
Chester County Senior Food Box Program (CCSFBP)
Is a Chester County Food Bank program that helps seniors gain access to nutritious foods so they can better improve their health.
If you or someone you know is at least 60 yrs. old and has low income (below 185%), please register for the CCSFBP box that is available to qualifying seniors each month.
Each box may contain packaged fruit, non-perishable proteins, vegetables, carbyhydraes & dairy!!
Proof of age is required at sign up. There is no charge for this food.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
PA Senior Food Box Program
What do you need to know to be eligible?
- If you are 60 years of age or older.
- If your total household income is below 150%.
- Household 1 person: Monthly income $1,957
- Household 2 people: Monthly income $2,644
What will you receive in the food box
- FRUITS & JUICES: 1 juice & 3 fruits or 1 juice, 2 fruits, 1 raisin
- VEGETABLES: 6-8 vegetables & dehydrated potatoes
- CHEESE: 2-pound block
- MILK: 2 UHT milk – 32 oz each
- MEAT, POULTRY & FISH: 1 beef or 1 chili & 1 poultry or fish
- PLANT-BASED PROTEIN: 3 peanut butter, canned beans, dry beans, or lentils
- CEREALS: 2 dry, farina, rolled oats or grits
- PASTA & RICE: 2 pasta or white/brown rice