Compass offers Medicare seminar

Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues?

“Welcome to Medicare” is for you. This seminar, offered by the Compass Memorial Healthcare SHIIP counselors, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 6-8 p.m. in meeting room A at Williamsburg Public Library, 300 W. State St. in Williamsburg.

Call 319-642-8046 by Sept. 10 to register.

“We’re excited to offer this free seminar to the community” said Joanna Shade, SHIIP Coordinator from Compass Memorial Healthcare.

“Medicare is such an important program, and understanding what it offers helps assure that anyone eligible gets the health benefits they deserve.”

“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.

For more information or questions call 319-642-8046.

SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, is a service of the State of Iowa.

SHIIP services are free and confidential. SHIIP counselors are trained by the state and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies or agents.

Compass Memorial Healthcare is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Iowa County.