Janet Wright named Harford County Employee of the Month for December

Harford County Department of Community Services - Office on Aging employee Janet Wright has been named the Harford County Employee of the Month for December. Wright is the senior health insurance programs coordinator.

Wright is always eager to handle insurance issues for seniors and people of all ages with Medicare and Medicaid. Her skills do not end with office work. She has also worked with the Department of Community Services to put together an insurance slide show that is used on the county web site.

Wright has held a number of classes on Medicare at various senior centers. She also had displays at various health fairs. She provides information and support to case managers on behalf of their clients daily. Wright also attends state meetings to keep abreast of any new insurance plans, protocols or changes so that she may provide her clients and colleagues with the latest updates.

"She has truly gone above and beyond to meet the needs of Harford County's growing number of clients. It has been my privilege to know and work with this highly dedicated individual," Thelma Blake with the Office on Aging said. Blake, who nominated Wright for the award, has worked with her for five years.