Senior expo on Friday in Greenville

Staff report

GREENVILLE, PA.

Sen. Michele Brooks will host her annual Senior Expo from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Greenville Plaza next to Big Lots on Hadley Road.

A number of local organizations and businesses, health associations and state and federal agencies will be participating in this event. Representatives will provide information on numerous subjects of interest to older residents, including health care, senior housing, veterans’ benefits and fraud prevention.

Participants will be eligible for door prizes, and free refreshments will be provided.

Flu shots for military veterans and non-veterans, and pneumonia vaccinations also will be available. Flu shots for veterans are free for those with DD214, or those who already are registered with the Veterans Administration.

Flu shots for non-veterans will be covered under Medicare Part B and various insurance plans, including UPMC, Highmark, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Freedom Blue, Security Blue, Aetna, Cigna, Gateway, Tricare, Catalyst, Medco, Coventry, Unison and United Health Care. Otherwise, they are available for $31.99 in cash or check.

Pneumonia vaccines will be available through the Department of Health for those without insurance or whose insurance doesn’t cover it. Seniors who are interested should check with their insurance companies beforehand.

Constituents also will be asked to verify their previous pneumonia vaccination history. A $5 co-pay, dependent on income, may be required and is payable by check or money order addressed to Commonwealth of PA. Cash and credit/debit cards will not be accepted.