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Franklin County Offers Medicare Open Enrollment Help

The Franklin County Area Agency on Aging is offering PA MEDI counseling appointments to help Medicare-eligible adults compare coverage options for 2027.

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period runs from October 15 through December 7. The agency encourages participants to review whether their plan will continue next year, monthly premiums and annual deductibles, copays, whether their doctors will accept their plan, and any additional benefits.

PA MEDI counselors can answer questions and help participants make informed coverage decisions. Assistance is available by phone or in person.

Appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 717-263-2153.

Photo credits to Franklin County Area Agency on Aging

Franklin County Employees Raise $7,224 for United Way

Franklin County employees raised $7,224.12 for the United Way of Franklin County through the organization’s annual fundraising campaign. A total of 139 employees across 26 departments participated through monthly dress-down

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