Medicare Advantage Plan Open Enrollment is January 1 - March 31!

Individuals who are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan can change their coverage during this time. Reasons why a person might want to change their coverage include:

• Lower costs for medications
• Network accepted by medical providers
• Lower copays for provider visits and procedures
• Broader coverage for extra benefits including vision, dental, and over the counter supplies

If you are in a Medicare Advantage Plan, during this period you can:

• Switch to another Medicare Advantage Plan
• Drop your Medicare Advantage Plan and return to Original Medicare

During this period, you can't:

• Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan
• Join a separate Medicare drug plan if you have Original Medicare
• Switch from one Medicare drug plan to another if you have Original Medicare

You can only make ONE change during this period, and any changes will be effective the first of the month after the plan receives your request.

To learn more, visit Medicare.gov or schedule an appointment with a Counselor at TCOA to discuss your coverage options by contacting (517) 887-1416.

We have a lot of options coming up this Spring!

These workshops are FUN and provide education and support!

Check out TCOA's website for details. Pre-registration is required to attend these workshops. Please call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or email TCOA's Evidence-Based Programs Manager, Christine, at HistedC@tcoa.org. 

Meet Barbara – this month’s Volunteer Spotlight!

Barbara was born and raised in Lansing. She is married to the love of her life, Johnny. They are celebrating their 35th Wedding Anniversary this April!

During her lifetime, Barbara has had several jobs – beginning as a 4th Grade Teacher. She later worked for the State of Michigan in both the Treasury and MESC departments. She was later employed with General Motors and retired from her position there. One job that Barbara has done for her entire adult career has been teaching fitness classes, which she still does. 

In 2018, Barbara read an article about A Matter of Balance, one of TCOA's Evidence-Based Programs, in her church bulletin. She was curious and decided to take the class. She learned so much about how to improve her balance through exercise. This class also discussed in detail acknowledging and understanding the fear of falling that we have all thought about at one time or another. Barbara learned proven tools to overcome the thoughts and concerns she had about the fear of falling. These tools include specific exercises to strengthen the core, improve balance, and modify thoughts so that we can still do the activities we enjoy as we grow older.

After taking this class, Barbara wanted to be a part of this eye-opening program and became trained as a Matter of Balance coach. Her goal is to share this valuable knowledge with others in the community.

Barbara shares that it is an honor to be a part of such a wonderful program. A Matter of Balance changes lives for the better.

For more information about volunteering please contact us at volunteer@tcoa.org or apply at tcoa.org/volunteer.

We are looking for individuals to fill the positions below! Come work at Tri-County Office on Aging and join our mission to promote and preserve the independence and dignity of the aging population in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties. Currently, we are accepting applications for the following positions:

Cook - Lansing, MI

Dining Site Coordinator - Grange Acres in Haslett, MI



Nutrition Office Assistant in Lansing, MI

Social Worker - Options Counselor

Full-Time positions offer comprehensive benefits, including––but not limited to––medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, generous time off, and 100% employer-paid pension. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

TCOA is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Tri-County Office on Aging

5303 S Cedar Street, Bldg 1

Lansing, MI 48911