Jewish Family Services can help those with questions about Medicare enrollment and its benefits.
With the official open enrollment period underway for health insurance, Kelly G. Loeb, JFS’ older adult care manager, can meet with members of the community to answer questions. The deadline for making changes to Medicare enrollment is Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, and all changes will take effect Jan. 1, 2023.
“I help Medicare beneficiaries review their Medicare prescription drug coverage and/or Medicare Advantage health plans to ensure they have the plans with the best cost, coverage and convenience,” Loeb said. “In many cases, I have been able to help beneficiaries find plans that cost less. I can also help people who are new to Medicare and answer questions about using Medicare’s benefits.”
In 2021, the average amount Loeb helped beneficiaries save was about $2,000 for the year; these savings generally came from finding pharmacies with lower costs, using mail-order services and changing from one Medicare plan to another.
Those interested in meeting with Loeb should either email her at or call her directly at (913) 327-8278 to make an appointment. Loeb can meet with people at either the Kansas or Missouri JFS offices or on Zoom. Those making appointments should bring with them a list of their current prescription medications and their Medicare card.
Additional information about Medicare open enrollment can be found at www.mymedicarematters.org/enrollment.