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Providing one-on-one counseling to community members regarding their options for affordable, quality health care for seniors & families with aging & non-clinical issues in the the home. A phone call or email to our office is required for enrollment.Effective July 1, 2021 APPRISE is now Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, PA MEDI  Same Program, Same Services for Pennsylvanias Medicare Beneficiaries, now with a New Name.PA MEDI ProgramThe Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) program helps people understand their Medicare and other health insurance benefits, and assists them in making informed decisions about their health care options. PA MEDI counselors work individually and confidentially with individuals to determine their health care needs and preferences, compare health insurance options and obtain Medicare and supplemental coverage that fits their lifestyle and their budget.We can help with the following programs: Medicaid Medicare Savings Program Extra Help, PACE, Pennsylvania Patient Assistance Program The way in which Medicare interacts with each.PA MEDI Counselors Will Assist You In... Understanding your Medicare benefits by explaining what services are covered under Medicare Parts A and B and your Medicare Summary Notice Understanding your Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) benefit Making informed choices about Medicare coverage options, Medigap policies, and Medicare Advantage Plans Understanding Medicare eligibility and enrollment Understanding financial assistance programs that may be available to help pay for your Medicare premiums, deductible and copays, as well as your prescription drug needs (Extra Help and Medicare Savings Plan) Understanding and assisting with the Medicare appeal process Understanding benefits under Longterm Care policiesThe PA MEDI Program is also available to make presentations to local groups and organizations.PA MEDI counselors assist clients over the phone, via email, and in person. Contact us today with your Medicare questions or to schedule your one-on-one counseling session.Effective July 1, 2021 APPRISE is now Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, PA MEDI Same Program, Same Services for Pennsylvanias Medicare Beneficiaries, now with a New Name.PA MEDI is Pennsylvanias State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). PA MEDI is a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and provides free, unbiased insurance counseling to help Pennsylvanians of all ages who are Medicare beneficiaries understand their Medicare and other health insurance benefits.In Allegheny County, the PA MEDI program is operated by Wesley Family Services in partnership with the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging.