?Questions on Medicare…She Has Answers!

Jennifer Simon is an Erickson employee who is a licensed insurance agent for Erickson Advantage, a Medicare Advantage plan offered by United Healthcare. Erickson Advantage is only available to Erickson Living residents. Jennifer is offering free advice on any individual questions you or your family member have on your current health insurance, and you DO NOT have to join Erickson Advantage to obtain your answers. Many residents have Medicare and Medicare Supplemental Insurance. Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15th and ends on December 7th. We should now be examining our current health or prescription changes that may necessitate a change in our health insurance. Or we may have questions regarding options that we may foresee in our future.

Please note that Medicare regulations prevent Jennifer from calling residents who are not members of Erickson Advantage. If you are not a member, you have to contact her first.  So, it’s up to you to reach out to obtain the free info and guidance. You may call or email Jennifer at any time to set up an individual appointment at 443-297-3110 or robert.furman@erickson.com Although there are no strings attached to join the Erickson Advantage plan, you and your family may want to listen carefully to specific benefits that are available for Charlestown residents in both Independent Living and Continuing Care. Once you join, there is an onsite Member Services Representative to answer benefit and health insurance questions, as well as help with billing and claims. There is also a Care Coordinator, a registered nurse, who assists members with managing their health care needs and coordinating care if needed.

For 2024, Erickson Advantage will offer 6 different plans ranging in price from $0 per month up to $188 per month, depending on the level of coverage you choose.  All of these plans include prescription drug coverage, vision, hearing, dental, transportation & fitness benefits.  And new for 2024, some plans will also include a quarterly Over the Counter product benefit.

Erickson Advantage information cards have been placed at Lobby desks around campus for your convenience. Jennifer will be holding a Member only meeting regarding 2024 changes on 10/3/23 at 10:00 A.M. in the Gallery. Non-members may attend presentations on 10/19 at 1:00 PM, or 11/21 at 10:00 AM, both in the Gallery. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Jennifer Simon, just leave a message, she will not call back to confirm.  If you leave a message, she will know you are coming.

~Charlie Eichenlaub~