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company for maximum savings. It also The “G” is the best coverage currently
Senior permits changing their plan type to available. Additionally, remember that
changing companies is key to savings.
accommodate benefi ciary needs.
Spot For example, if you currently have an If you stay with the same company and
change coverages your savings will be
“F”, which includes paying your annual
minimal, so go through a reputable
part B deductible ($240 for 2024) but
adds a sizable chunk to your monthly broker who specializes in Medicare to
shop companies for the plan you are
Senior Moments premium, it would make sense to change switching to. Or, call Mary Moran for
your coverage to a “G” and go with a more information!
by Mary Moran
different company. The “G” covers all

410-479-2535 or 410-490-3078 your expenses exactly the same way as
an “F” but does not pay that once-per- Denton Senior Center
Hopefully, by the time you are reading 410-479-2535
year annual deductible.
this, the pollen will have settled
down! We all love the reawakening May has arrived! Bring on those warm
If you decide that you must have an
of the Shore with the burst of colors, temps and beautiful fl owers!
even lower monthly premium because
birdsong, and croaking frogs, but
the “G” is out of your budget, you may
nature’s need to pollenate that beauty May is also Older Americans Month
drop from a “G” to an “N” . Just know
can be inconvenient! Hang in there and and the theme this year is “Powered
that you will have copays of $20 for every
remember it is temporary. Please remind by Connection.” The meaning of this
doctor visit, and $50 for every ER visit.
your newer neighbors that pollen and year’s theme is to recognize the impact
Once you drop from a “G” to an “N” you
the smell of chicken manure will pass meaningful relationships and social
can never get that “G” back, so think
as spring moves toward summer! Also, connections have on our health and well-
carefully and examine how often you
just a reminder that our farmers have the being. To celebrate Older Americans

go to doctor offices before deciding to

right of way on the roads, so we all need Month, the Senior Center has many
reduce your coverage. If you drop from
to share the road and leave a bit early to activities planned!
a “G” to an “N” that will be the coverage
get “there” on time!
you have for the rest of your life. • Dutch Lunch Out, May 3rd
at noon, Easton Diner.
If you have a birthday in May please
That is true across the board. If you
remember that you have 30 days aft er
change plans to less coverage such as • Erika will be back on May 6th
your birthdate to change your Medicare
drop from an “F” to a “G” to avoid the from 10 – 12 for Mother’s Day
Supplemental Insurance policy. Th ese
extra premium that pays the $240 annual nails. Call us to sign up!
plans are standardized by the federal
deductible, it is important to know you
government so an “F” or a” G” or an
can never go back to an “F”. Few want • On May 8th we will travel to
“N” functions the same way regardless
to anyway! You can stay with your “G” Ocean City, for a fun-fi lled
of what company is insuring you. Th is
coverage and simply move your “G” day on the boardwalk.
new Birthday rule allows one to change
to a diff erent company to save money.
their current coverage to a different • Mother’s Day Tea with
a special luncheon.
TURNING 65? • If you like to garden and would
like to join us, we will begin
Confused about all the Medicare Terms & Options? cleaning up our patio to start
Let Me Help You! our yearly vegetable garden on
May 13th starting at 9:30 a.m.
• May 14th at 10 a.m. is
Anthony Insurance Services household bingo; all prizes
Ann M. Anthony will consist of things you
can use in the household.
• David from Shore Gourmet will
Specializing in Medicare Supplemental Plans,
join us on May 15th at 10 a.m.
Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part-D Plans, with a cooking demonstration.
Dental and Vision, Long Term Care, and Life Insurance

Call Ann Today for an Appointment 410-708-0899 • anthonyins17@gmail.com • Spring-themed craft on May
22850 Fleming Road, Denton, MD 21629 16th called Pressed Flower
Lanterns at 10 a.m.
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