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Free, unbiased Medicare help in Delco

You don't have to figure this out alone, and you don't have to pay anyone. These are the people to call.

PA MEDI: free one-on-one counseling

Pennsylvania's Medicare counseling program, run in Delaware County by Senior Community Services. Trained counselors meet at community sites around the county, sell nothing, and cover every plan.
484-494-3769 · statewide helpline 1-800-783-7067

Medicare

Questions, claims and the official plan finder, 24 hours a day.
1-800-633-4227 (TTY 1-877-486-2048) · medicare.gov/plan-compare

Social Security

Signing up for Parts A and B, replacement cards, and Extra Help with drug costs.
1-800-772-1213 · ssa.gov/medicare

PACE and PACENET: Pennsylvania prescription help

State programs that lower prescription costs for Pennsylvanians 65 and older, based on income (savings and your home aren't counted).
1-800-225-7223

Help paying for Medicare itself

Extra Help (from Social Security) lowers Part D premiums and drug copays for people with limited income and savings. Medicare Savings Programs (through Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services) can pay your Part B premium. PA MEDI counselors can check whether you qualify and help you apply.

The Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) lists other local programs, from meals to transportation.

Spotting Medicare scams