Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment takes place from October 15 to December 7 and is the time of year when people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to their coverage options. Our Area Agency on Aging staff are here to help! Our Certified Benefits Counselors may not recommend a specific policy or plan, but can provide factual, unbiased information and assistance to help seniors make their choice of coverage.
Are you looking for:
► Extra Help on prescriptions
► Help identifying which plan offers lower copays
► A new plan with the same doctor
For in-depth or one-on-one counseling, individuals may call to make an appointment
1-800-442-8845
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
We are your local SHIP!
Watch this short testimonial about how SHIPs are here to help you.
About Us
The Area Agency on Aging of East Texas
is designated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to coordinate services for persons in East Texas who are 60 or older, with particular attention to low-income minority older individuals, older individuals with limited-English proficiency, and older individuals residing in rural areas.
1501 Pentecost Road
Kilgore, Texas 75662
1-800-442-8845
Deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-impaired customers may contact
Relay Texas: 800-735-2989 (TTY) and 711 (Voice).
Equal opportunity is the law.
Equal opportunity notice in English and Spanish
Administered by ETCOG