United Way of RI to Offer Free Assistance with Medicare Open Enrollment

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United Way of RI to Offer Free Assistance with Medicare Open Enrollment

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The United Way of Rhode Island is offering free assistance with medicare open enrollment to residents ages 65 + up.

Those seeking help can attend any one of five scheduled open enrollment events.

The open enrollment period started on October 15 and ends on December 7.

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Open Enrollment Events

The open enrollment period is the only time in which individuals can make changes to their health and prescription plans for 2020.

During UWRI’s open enrollment events – each scheduled for a Saturday at the organization’s Providence office at 50 Valley Street – Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors will be available for one-on-one, confidential consultations.

Counselors will answer questions about coverage and plan options, and will provide assistance with enrollment.

Those interested in getting help must make an appointment in advance by calling 2-1-1 or The POINT at (401) 462-4444. 

Each event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Saturday, October 26
  • Saturday, November 2
  • Saturday, November 9
  • Saturday, November 16
  • Saturday, December 7

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