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Harold Snyder

Harold Snyder

Harold Snyder has been volunteering for the VITA Program at Blair Senior Services, Inc. for the last 18 years. Harold started originally as an employee for Blair Senior Services in 1999, working at the information desk and security services. In 2000, he began helping with the VITA Program. When he retired, he decided to continue with volunteering to do taxes with the VITA Program at Blair Senior Services, Inc.

Harold volunteers at the Blair Senior Services’ Central Blair Senior Center by assisting consumers with preparing their taxes.

When asked what he liked the most about volunteering for Blair Senior Services, Harold stated “I enjoy helping the people with being able to provide them with a free service that many on fixed incomes may not be able to afford. They are appreciative and it’s so rewarding knowing I am able to help them.”

When asked if he had a special memory while volunteering for Blair Senior Services, Harold said, “I have met so many nice people over the years. Even the ones that have passed away, I still remember them. I know one gentleman came in and was rather upset about getting his taxes done and actually left the paperwork and walked out. I completed his return and called him. He was so happy and appreciative that he comes back every year for me to do his taxes and is much happier about it. It is nice knowing that I made his experience a better one.”

Harold would encourage anyone to give the VITA Program a try saying, “It is such a help to so many in the community. It is also a much needed service for our area seniors. You receive training and I can say all the volunteers have fun and the seniors are so appreciative.”

If you or your group is interested in volunteering for this program or any of the programs offered, please call Blair Senior Services, Inc. at 814-946-1235.

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05/20/2021

​Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging today announced that older adults who will soon be turning 65 and are not yet enrolled in Medicare can attend a free virtual event to learn about their healthcare coverage options when enrolling for Medicare.

 

The "Welcome to Medicare" event on June 23, open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., will feature national presentations from the State Health Insurance Assistance Programs on Medicare eligibility, enrollment and coverage options. Representatives will be available to answer questions and assist older adults with information to enable them to make choices on Medicare coverage that best meets their needs and lowers their costs.

 

In Pennsylvania, this program is known as APPRISE. Throughout the national presentation, staff from APPRISE will host an exhibit for Pennsylvania and will respond to Medicare questions and provide information about the program. The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) – Pennsylvania's Senior Medicare Patrol – also will join APPRISE to discuss Medicare fraud prevention.

 

"We encourage anyone who is turning 65 soon to join our Virtual Welcome to Medicare Fair. Pennsylvania's Medicare Counseling Program is here to help older adults learn about signing up and navigating the complexities of Medicare, avoiding late enrollment penalties, and preventing fraud," said Susan Neff, APPRISE director. "We also invite those who attend to visit the Pennsylvania-specific virtual exhibit at any time during the event. The APPRISE and CARIE staff look forward to chatting with seniors about their Medicare enrollment concerns."

 

Older adults can register for this event here

 

The APPRISE Program has nearly 800 trained counselors in the commonwealth who provide free, confidential, objective, and easy-to-understand information about original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, prescription drug plans, and Medicare Supplement plans, and allows Medicare beneficiaries to compare plans and determine what best meets their needs and save them money.

To learn more about the APPRISE Program or becoming a volunteer, click here or call the APPRISE Helpline at 1-800-783-7067 .

MEDIA CONTACT: Jack Eilber, agingcomms@pa.gov

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Department Of Aging: June 23 Medicare Event Welcomes Future Beneficiaries With Information On Eligibility, Coverage Options