COEDD Area Agency on Aging

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

Calling all senior citizens: Join us on September 15th from noon to 1PM for our Fall Prevention workshop! Brought to you by Physical Therapy Central and your Shawnee YMCA! Registration is free for members and only $10 for non-members! Click the link below or use the QR code to register!
https://operations.daxko.com/Online/2056/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=TMP150232&offering_id=SES3314194&location_id=B469

08/21/2026

As usual, we will be offering free unbiased Medicare Part D counseling during Open Enrollment this year. We offer this in partnership with the Oklahoma Insurance Department Medicare Assistance Program. Open Enrollment is October 15 - December 7. Give us a call to schedule your in person or telephone appointment at 405-273-6410 Extension 128.

Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, but you can start preparing now.

Taking a few minutes today to review your coverage, update your prescription list, and think about your healthcare needs for next year can help make Open Enrollment less stressful.

SHIP provides unbiased Medicare information and assistance to help beneficiaries make informed decisions.

Know someone with Medicare? Share this post with a friend, family member, caregiver, or neighbor to help them get ready for Open Enrollment, too.

08/06/2026

07/30/2026

🚑 Emergency situations can happen when you least expect them.

Did you know Medicare Advantage plans must cover emergency room services anywhere in the U.S.?

Knowing your rights and coverage before an emergency can help reduce stress when it matters most.

Share this information with a friend or loved one on Medicare so they're prepared before an emergency happens. 💙

07/24/2026

Caregivers for older adults or people with disabilities often put their needs on the back burner, which can lead to burnout. But caregivers can prioritize their well-being and avoid long-term stress by creating a Caregiver Bill of Rights. "You want to r...

07/24/2026

💡 You do not have to qualify for Medicaid to get help with Medicare costs.

Many people assume they earn too much or have too many assets to qualify for assistance and never apply. But programs such as Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) and Extra Help may help pay for:

• Medicare Part B premiums
• Deductibles, copays, and coinsurance
• Prescription drug costs
• Part D premiums and late enrollment penalties

It's also important to know that some assets often do not count toward eligibility, including:

• Your primary home
• One vehicle
• Wedding and engagement rings
• Burial spaces and certain burial funds
• SNAP (Food Assistance) benefits

⭐ The biggest mistake people make is assuming they won't qualify and never applying.

Please LIKE and SHARE this post. You may help a friend, parent, neighbor, or caregiver save hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars each year on Medicare costs.

For unbiased Medicare help, contact your local SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program): www.shiphelp.org

07/23/2026

Scam warning! Medicare beneficiaries are being tricked into signing up for hospice when they thought they were signing up for a program that offered things like money, care items, and Ensure drinks. Check your Medicare statements for hospice charges and report any concerns to the SMP.