AMSTERDAM, NY (10/19/2011)(readMedia)-- With Medicare Open Enrollment underway, from October 15 through December 7, seniors have many options to choose from and not a lot of time to make this important decision. Not all Medicare plans are the same, and what might be ideal for a friend or family member, might not be right for you.

Fidelis Care representatives are offering a series of free Medicare seminars to explain recent changes in the Medicare law, and to discuss what factors seniors should take into consideration when evaluating which plan best meets their individual needs.

Seniors wishing to learn more about Medicare, and the options available to them, are encouraged to sign-up for one of the free seminars at the Inman Senior Center, 53 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam. Seminars will be held on Thursday, November 10; and Wednesday, December 7. The seminars will begin at 11:30am, and complimentary refreshments will be served. The Inman Senior Center is easily accessible to the public, and free parking is available.

To reserve a spot, please call 1-800-860-8707. Persons needing special accommodations during the seminar may request assistance by calling the toll-free number above.

Fidelis Care offers free or low-cost health insurance through New York State's Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and Medicaid Managed Care programs. Members are covered for regular checkups, preventive care, routine screenings, hospital and emergency care, eye exams, dental care, and more. In addition, Fidelis Care also offers a variety of benefit options for seniors through Fidelis Medicare Advantage, Dual Advantage, Medicaid Advantage Plus, and Fidelis Care at Home programs, available in select counties.

With more than 730,000 members in 58 counties statewide, Fidelis Care is the largest government programs-based health insurance provider in New York State. Members have access to a provider network of more than 48,000 health care professionals statewide. Regional offices are located in Albany, Syracuse, Amherst, and Rego Park (Queens), with satellite offices in Rochester, Poughkeepsie, and Suffern.

For more information, call Fidelis Care toll-free at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.

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Posted Wednesday October 19, 2011 at 09:53 am by Fidelis Care
Last Updated Friday October 21, 2011 at 01:50 pm