FamilyCare Health, which connects Oregonians covered by OHP/Medicaid and Medicare to physical, mental, and dental health care, is closing June 30.
This change means that FamilyCare Medicare Advantage plan members need to enroll in a new Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan by July 31.
People who do not choose a new plan will be enrolled in Original Medicare.
Multnomah County will hold in-person insurance counseling events, by appointment, at the Hollywood Library on June 22nd and at the Midland Library on June 29th.
Trained Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) volunteers can offer free, unbiased assistance with Medicare issues, including helping beneficiaries:
- Find out if they’re eligible for benefits they are not receiving
- Compare insurance policies
- Ensure they don’t pay too much out of pocket,
- File claims
- Make appeals and complaints when necessary
- Make referrals to federal, state and county offices
- Identify potential insurance violations.
For information and to schedule an appointment, call the ADRC Helpline at 503 988-3646.
Additional tips for FamilyCare Medicare Plan beneficiaries:
1. Gather these items:
- A list of the medications you take and the pharmacy you use.
- The first and last names of the doctors, clinics, and providers you use.
- Your Medicare card and your Family Care card.
2. Ask your doctor’s office which Medicare health plans they accept.
3. Find out which plans will work for you!