May is "Managing with Medicare Month" at the Racine Public Library! Peg Nugent, Information Services Coordinator for the Southeastern Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging will be presenting a series of programs and discussions on the following Medicare topics:
- Medicare, Medigap, and Medicare Advantage Policies: What is right for me? Tuesday May 6th: 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Peg Nugent will explain the different methods of obtaining Medicare coverage and will address how to coordinate drug coverage with options such as SeniorCare or Part D. This program is good for those soon to be 65, facing the many enrollment choices in Medicare coverage. This may also appeal to those who have recently made a change or who are feeling pinched by high insurance premiums.
- Getting Muddled by Medicare?
Wednesday, May 14th 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. This program will cover the ABC's to understanding your likely health insurance coverage after age 65. Topics will include an explanation of the basic choices for Medicare; additional coverage for hospitalization, medical care, and drug coverage; and where you can go for honest and unbiased help in understand options, coverage, and claims. This information will be especially helpful for those nearing 65 or for family members who want to help them through the critical health care decisions to be made. - Surfing Lessons for Medicare Users and Caregivers
Tuesday May 20th 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Medicare has many marvelous internet tools available for checking benefits, claims, drug plans, and hospital services. This program will introduce beneficiaries, their caregivers and/or family members to the various tools on Medicare.gov as well as the personal portal on MyMedicare.gov. "Hands on" experience wil be offered for any interested seniors.
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