I was eager to help spread the word that annual enrollment for Medicare, which enables enrollees to change their Medicare coverage, runs through Dec. 7, 2014.

APPRISE is a free health insurance counseling program designed to assist older Pennsylvanians with Medicare. To find an enrollment event, call 800-783-7067 toll free or visit www.aging.state.pa.us.

Brian Duke, secretary of the state Department of Aging, stresses the importance Medicare enrollees taking the time to evaluate their health coverage.