Medicare Part D open enrollment will be from Nov. 15 through Dec. 31. Appointments are required.

This is the time for individuals who are currently enrolled in a Medicare Part D Prescription Plan to have a complete check of their plan to ensure they have the very best coverage for the least amount of premium. The only way to make sure is to have a total prescription drug checkup performed on the medicare-gov web-site.

Highly trained West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging representatives will be available at the various dates and sites listed below to check at no cost as well as to assist with the selection and or enrollment process for Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. The agency is neutral and an objective party and does not receive any commission or fees for providing information or helping select a plan.

Participants need to bring: 1. Name of current Medicare D Plan (if applicable) 2. Medicare Card; 3. A list of current prescriptions (milligrams and times of day taken).

The Enrollment Blitz Days are:

QUINCY: Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, on Nov. 16, 19 and 24 and Dec. 3, 10, 16, 23, and 29. For an appointment call: (217) 223-5700 or toll-free (800) 2252-9027.

CARTHAGE: Carl Sandburg Education Commons on Dec. 7. For an appointment call Carol Gronewold at (217) 357-6000.

HARDIN: Hardin Senior Center on Dec. 1. For an appointment call Sharon Campbell at (618) 576-9567.

MOUNT STERLING: John Wood Community College Annex on Nov. 23. For an appointment call: Janet Welty at (217) 773-3241.

PITTSFIELD: John Wood Community College Annex on Nov. 18. For an appointment call Connie Lurch at (217) 285-6150.

RUSHVILLE: Spoon River Rushville Center on Dec. 14. For an appointment call Joyce Prather at (217) 322-6430.

WARSAW: Warsaw Public Library on Dec. 21. For an appointment call: Carol Gronewold at (217) 357-6000.