The Illinois Department on Aging says help is available locally for seniors trying to navigate the Medicare open enrollment period. It’s a good idea to review your plan each year says the state’s Senior Health Insurance Program or “SHIP” Director Sandy Leith. The best place to start is online at “medicare.gov”.
Locally, the “SHIP” counseling site is located at the Mercer County Senior Center in Aledo. Their number is 582-7221. Medicare open enrollment ends December 7.