?Welcome to Medicare? seminar offered at HCHC

A two-hour seminar introducing those newly eligible for Medicare is being offered by Sally Fager and Liz Wasson, SHIIP counselors. The event is sponsored by the Henry County Health Center. It will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 6:30 ? 8:30 p.m. in the Health Education Center at HCHC.

?The SHIIP program?s Welcome to Medicare orientation meeting was very informative,? said Jane Lauer, a recent participant. ?A SHIIP volunteer met with me individually a few weeks later and helped me better understand how Medicare would work in my case. I encourage all retirees to take advantage of this program.?

?Welcome to Medicare? will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement insurance. To register for the seminar, or for more information or questions, call 319-385-6774. Registration is required by Sep. 10, as the class size is limited to 30.

SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, is a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies or agents. Henry County Health Center is the local sponsor for SHIIP in Henry County.