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Medicare Open Season - Prepare Now!

Prepare now for Medicare Open Season (the annual election period). This year, Open Season begins October 15 and ends December 7. 

Medicare Expert Howard Houghton will discuss what you need to know about the 2012 Medicare health and drug plans.  Houghton manages Fairfax County’s Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program and has been interviewed by the Washington Post, National Public Radio and the Wall Street  Journal.

This event is free. To register, call 703-765-4573, TTY 711 or email DFSFairfax50Plus@fairfaxcounty.gov .

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VICAP provides county residents with assistance comparing and understanding Medicare plans as well as assistance with filing claims. For more information about VICAP, go to  http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/va-insurance-counseling.htm.

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