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Explaining Medicare

The 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment Period is October 15 to December 7, 2025.

Horizon Health can help you make informed decisions about your Medicare coverage plans.

Individual Help

Jo Humphrey, patient care advocate, provides free counseling services for initial enrollment or changes to existing Medicare coverage. She is available on Fridays at the Horizon Health main campus in Paris, Illinois. Call 217-466-4522 to make an appointment.


Informational Meetings

Learn the "ABC's" of Medicare, including updates/changes for 2026, at these free informational sessions. RSVP for lunch to kgraham@myhorizonhealth.org or call 217-466-4379.

Paris, IL (Oct. 6 @ 11:30 am)
Horizon Health
Conference Room A
721 E. Court Street

Marshall, IL (Oct. 7 @ 11:30 am)
Harlan Hall Banquet Room
603 Locust Street

Terre Haute, IN (Oct. 8 @ 11:30 am--Eastern)
The Meadows Conference Center
2800 Poplar Street

The presentations are provided by Keith Leitzen, president of Managed Care Partners of Elmhurst, Illinois, on behalf of Horizon Health. Keith has approximately 40 years of experience working with Medicare and other insurance plans.


Resources

(Note: This information is for educational purposes only. Horizon Health does not provide opinions or advice regarding the selection of Medicare plan options.)

PODCASTS

Medicare Questions to Ask

Explaining Medicare & Medicare Advantage

Video

ABC's of Medicare

Slideshow

ABCs of Medicare & Medicare Advantage

Additional Assistance

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free counseling program to help consumers make informed decisions about Medicare-related insurance options. Visit ShipHelp.org.