November 3, 2014

Medicare Open Enrollment Continues through December 7th

It is very important that you have your current plan checked during the open enrollment period even though you may be happy with the current coverage of your plan. Plans will change the formulary lists and you may not be aware that one, or more, of your current medications will not be covered by your plan for the next year.

APPRISE Counselors are available, by appointment, to help you choose a plan for the upcoming year. It is very important that you understand any changes that your current prescription drug plan may be making for 2014.

To schedule an appointment, please call the Union Snyder Area Agency on Aging at 570-524-2100 or 570-374-5558.

Please remember to bring the following to your counseling appointment:

All insurance cards, including Medicare
Driver’s License or photo ID
A list of all current medications
Last year’s income verification if applying for PACE
Current income verification to apply for pharmacy extra help or state coverage for your Medicare Part B premium

You Can Now Apply for Your 2024 Property Tax or Rent Rebate

Program’s Income Limits Have Increased Again This Year, More Pennsylvanians May Qualify

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is now accepting applications from older adults for rebates on property taxes and rent paid in 2024.

This year’s income limit for homeowners and renters is now $46,520 – up more than $1,500 from last year. Governor Josh Shapiro had signed legislation into law that included a key component that ties the program’s income limits to the cost of living and ensures they are evaluated annually. The legislation also increased the maximum rebate from $650 to $1,000.

You can submit your application for free through myPATH in English or Spanish. Free assistance is available across the state at Department of Revenue district offices, our Aging office, or state legislators’ office (Reps Rowe and Borowicz). You must reapply for a rebate every year as they are based on annual income and property taxes or rent paid during the prior year.

Learn more about the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program on the Department of Revenue’s website.

If you have a question, concern, or complaint, Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman can help. Your local Ombudsman is trained to advocate for your rights and will work to resolve your problems by: listening to your concerns, respecting your choices, and offering ideas and options to help meet your individual needs.

Services are free and confidential.

Call us at

570-524-2100 or 800-533-1050

** Our Ombudsman program serves residents in nursing facilities and personal care homes in Union, Snyder, Perry, Northumberland, Columbia, and Montour counties.