Medicare Prescription Drug, Part D, Open Renewal Period, November 15 thru December 31 Again this year the Florida Department of Elder Affairs through its volunteer organization, SHINE, will help seniors assure that they have the best Medicare coverage at the lowest possible cost. November 15 through December 31 is open enrollment for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, PDP (Part D). During this period seniors may change plans or review their existing plan to be sure that it continues to fulfills their needs at the lowest cost. There often are additional savings if the spouses have different plans. In addition, there may be financial help available through the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) or other programs. To help seniors review their plan and learn more about LIS, SHINE counselors will be available at the: Walton County Council on Aging office, 1156 Baldwin Ave, DeFuniak Springs from Nov 15 through Dec 31. Call 850-892-8165/66 for an appointment and directions. Life Enrichment Senior Center, 312 College Ave, DeFuniak Springs from 12 to 4 pm on Nov 18 and Dec 16. Call 850-892-8746 for an appointment and directions. Freeport Library, 76 W Hwy 20, Freeport, from 1 to 5 pm on Nov 20 and Dec 18. Call 835-2040 for an appointment and directions. South Walton Senior Center 194 N Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach, from 10 to 2 pm on Nov 19 and Dec 15. Call 892-8165/ 66 for an appointment and directions. Paxton City Hall from 10:00 till Noon on 17 Nov. Call 892-8165/66 for an appointment and directions. Valley View Community Center from 10:00 till Noon on Nov 20. Call 892-8165/66 for an appointment & directions. Bring your Medicare Card, list of prescriptions and dosages. If you are not able to make it to any of these locations, call 892-8165/66 and leave your name and phone number and a counselor will get in touch with you. The web site for this is medicare.com if you want to check your own plan yourself.

The Council on Aging will be closed on Nov 11 in honor of Veteran Day and the 26 & 27 of Nov for Thanksgiving