Medicare has been relatively stable since it’s creation in 1965, but major changes are on the way. 

At the end of 2004, President Bush signed into law the “Medicare Modernization Act.”

Medicare currently has Part A that covers hospitalization. Beneficiaries do not have to pay a premium for Part A if they worked 40 quarters (10 years) or if they are (were)  married to someone who did. 

Medicare Part B covers outpatient services and has a monthly premium of  $93.50.

Open enrollment for Medicare part D is November 15, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

The staff at Eastern Area Agency on Aging recognizes the complexity of this issue and the need to treat each beneficiary as an individual, since no two people will have the same medical issues or prescriptions. 

We will be holding numerous public education events throughout our four county area and have dedicated staff to help you work through your individual issues. Click on the Event page for times and locations.

Please don’t hesitate to call us at (800) 432-7812 with your questions or concerns.

For information about extra help-go to the Social security administration website: http://www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp/

For information about the Medicare prescription drug plan program-go to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid website at:

http://www.medicare.gov/Spotlights.asp#fact

Or call-1-800-Medicare for more information

Click here for Medicare Benefits Preventive Checklist

EAAA’s staff can be reached Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.  If you would like to contact us, there are several ways to do it. Please see below:

• Phone : Bangor area 941-2865 or 1-800-432-7812
• Email:   info@eaaa.org
• Fax:      941-2869
• TTY:     207-992-0150