Free Medicare education class offered June 17
Special to the Enquirer
Do you know the A, B, C and Ds of Medicare? A free Medicare educational meeting conducted by a benefit advisor specializing in Medicare will be held June 17 at 2:45 p.m. at the Sparkman Civic Center.
Attendees can expect to better understand options as they become eligible for Medicare benefits. The following information will be covered during the informational meeting
- Defining Medicare and its parts
- How and when to enroll in Medicare, as well as what happens if you are already on Medicare and turning 65
- When you are allowed to change plans (annual enrollment and special enrollment periods)
- Medicare Health Plan Coverage choices (Medicare supplement and Medicare Advantage plans)
- Prescription drug plans
- Do I qualify for extra help with my premiums? How do I apply?
- What if I plan to keep working? What if my spouse isn’t on Medicare?
The meeting will last approximately one hour and will include time for questions and answers.