About Affordable Medicine Options for Seniors
Affordable Medicine Options for Seniors (AMOS) is a free service that helps individuals on Medicare—or those nearing eligibility— make informed decisions about Medicare plans, explore patient assistance and Extra Help programs, lower prescription costs, and more.
All AMOS staff and volunteers are certified through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), ensuring that services are accurate, unbiased, and reliable. AMOS provides objective guidance, empowering individuals to make decisions that best suit their needs without pressure or outside influence.
Contact AMOS If You Need Help With:
- Choosing or changing a Medicare plan
- Medicare Part D
- Supplemental health insurance
- Lowering the cost of medications
- Extra Help or government assistance
- Patient assistance programs
- Mail order programs
- Free samples from your doctor or pharmacy
- Veterans’ benefits
- Individual advising
Eligibility
- Knox County resident
- Medicare eligible
IMPORTANT DATES
- October 15-December 7
Medicare Open Enrollment – During this time, individuals with Medicare can review and make changes to their health and prescription drug coverage for the following year - January 1-March 31
Medicare Advantage Plan Open Enrollment Period
Schedule An Appointment
Call AMOS today to schedule an appointment! Appointments are recommended to ensure staff will have sufficient time to take care of your needs.
Medicare Part D
If you are seeking help with Medicare Part D, download the Medicare Part D Prescription Plan Worksheet.
Submitting the completed document before your appointment is recommended. You may turn in your completed document one of the following ways:
- Online – Scan and email to amos@knoxseniors.org
- Mail – Send to CAC Office on Aging, Attn: AMOS, PO Box 51650, Knoxville, TN 37950
- Fax – Send to (865) 546-0832, Attn: AMOS
- In-person – Drop off at the CAC Office on Aging at 2247 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921
Request a Training
To request AMOS to do a training or presentation for your group or organization, contact us at (865) 546-6262 or email amos@knoxseniors.org.
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