Medicare Educational Event

Prepare for Retirement - Lincoln

Event Date: 
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 6:30pm
Location: 

SCC Continuing Education Center
301 S. 68th St Pl
Lincoln NE 68510

Event Details: 
Looking forward to retirement? Get the most out of your hard-earned Social Security and Medicare benefits. Learn what you need to know to make informed decisions. Co-sponsored by Nebraska SHIIP and AARP Nebraska.

Free. Open to the public. Light refreshments.

Registration required. To register online, click the link below under More Info.

More Info:https://aarp.cvent.com/AARPNEPREPAREFORRETIREMENTLINCOLN830

Medicare ABCs - Bennet

Event Date: 
Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 1:00pm
Location: 

American Legion Hall
970 Monroe Street
Bennet Nebraska

Event Details: 
Confused about Medicare? You don’t have to navigate Medicare alone!

Learn the basic Medicare information everyone needs to know: what benefits are covered, how much it costs, when to enroll, how to avoid penalties, what to do if you have insurance from current work, where to get impartial counseling and financial help. Get answers to your individual questions, too.

Presentation plus Q&A with certified Medicare counselor. Free. Open to public.

 
Registration is NOT required for Medicare program. Pre-registration IS REQUIRED for option lunch preceding the program.

Contact: Paula Chamberlain to register for OPTIONAL lunch.
Email: paula.chamberlain@lincoln.ne.gov
Phone: 402-416-7693

How to Pick Medicare Drug Plans - Beatrice

Event Date: 
Monday, August 8, 2016 - 2:00pm
Location: 

Beatrice Community Hospital, Conference Rooms 1&2
4800 Hospital Parkway
Beatrice NE 68310

Event Details: 
If you just let your Medicare Part D Drug Plan or Part C Advantage Plan rollover from year to year, you could be paying hundreds—even thousands—of dollars in unnecessary costs.

Every January, drug plans change prices, drugs covered, and drug restrictions. Learn how to pick the drug plan with the lowest cost for the drugs you take.  Get answers about drug plans, costs, services and pitfalls. Presentation and Q&A by certified SHIIP counselor. No sales!

Free, but space is limited. Call Melinda at 402-223-3078 by August 2 for reservations. Light refreshments.

Contact: Melinda for reservations by August 2
Phone: 402-223-3078

Choose the Right Part D Drug Plan - Seward

Event Date: 
Friday, July 22, 2016 - 12:00pm
Location: 

Seward Family Medical Center
Lower Level Conference Room, 250 N. Columbia Av
Seward NE 68434

Event Details: 
If you just let your Part D rollover from year to year, you could be paying hundreds - even thousands - of dollars in unnecessary costs.

Every Part D plan changes prices, drugs covered, and pharmacy discounts every year. Learn to pick the right Part D plan to get your prescriptions at the lowest cost. Get answers about Part D drug costs, services and pitfalls.

Presentation plus Q&A by certified Medicare counselor. Free. Open to the public. Reservations not required.

Contact: Shana Glover
Email: shana.glover@mhsc.us
Phone: 402-646-4677

Medicare ABCs - Seward

Event Date: 
Friday, July 22, 2016 - 11:00am
Location: 

Seward Family Medical Center
Lower Level Conference Room, 250 N. Columbia Av
Seward NE 68434

Event Details: 

Confused about Medicare? You don’t have to navigate Medicare alone!

Learn the basic Medicare information everyone needs to know: what benefits are covered, how much it costs, when to enroll, how to avoid penalties, what to do if you have insurance from current work, where to get impartial counseling and financial help. Get answers to your individual questions, too.

Presentation plus Q&A by certified Medicare counselor. Free. Open to the public. Reservations not required.

 

Contact: Shana Glover
Email: shana.glover@mhcs.us
Phone: 402-646-4677

How to use Medicare.gov

Event Date: 
Monday, October 17, 2016 - 6:00pm
Location: 

Southeast Community College - CEC
301 S 68th St Pl
Lincoln, NE 68510

Event Details: 

Navigating Medicare.gov - A Computer Navigation Class 

Medicare.gov is the official Medicare website and the most complete source of Medicare information available to the public. This hands-on computer class familiarizes you with information available and site navigation.

Learn How To:

  • Enroll in Medicare
  • Find out what services Medicare covers
  • Compare and enroll in Part D Drug or Part C Advantage plans
  • Find doctors, hospitals, nursing homes and more

You should have a basic familiarity with computers before taking this class. Event is free and open to people with (or soon to get) Medicare, their caregivers, and health care professionals.

 

Register online/more information: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ecpcynuh69b55ed0&llr=klqrezcab

Medicare ABC's - Scottsbluff

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 5:30pm
Location: 

Bluffs Business Center - Conference Room 
1517 Broadway
Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Event Details: 

Confused? You don’t have to navigate Medicare alone!

Learn the basic Medicare information everyone needs to know: what is covered, how much it costs, when to enroll to avoid penalties, where to get impartial counseling and financial help. Get answers to your individual questions.

The class will cover the following information: 

  • Overview of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D coverage as well as
  •  Medicare Supplements
  • Enrollment and Eligibility Deadlines
  • Qualifying for Extra Help to pay for Prescription Drug Costs
  • Experts from the Nebraska SHIIP will be on hand to answer questions

 

Register online/more information: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ec875ufm4b5c6c4b&llr=klqrezcab

Welcome to Medicare - Lincoln

Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 6:00pm
Location: 

Southeast Community College, Continuing Education 
301 S 68th St Place
Lincoln, NE 68510 

Event Details: 

As you approach Medicare eligibility, you will soon realize the complexities and confusion that often come with the Medicare program.  Medicare is a program that is made up of ever-changing parts, countless dates, and specific rules depending on your situation.  Because of the complexity of the program, many newly-eligible individuals find themselves lost in a Medicare maze.  One wrong turn can end up delaying your coverage or even preventing enrollment to certain parts of Medicare.

The Nebraska SHIIP is here to walk you through the process, helping to avoid missteps along the way.  

To register for the Welcome to Medicare class, click the register button on the bottom of the page. 

The class will cover the following information:

  • Overview of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D coverage as well as Medicare Supplements
  • Delaying Medicare Enrollment
  • Enrollment and Eligibility Deadlines
  • Qualifying for Extra Help to pay for Prescription Drug Costs
  • Experts from the Nebraska SHIIP will be on hand to answer questions

 

The Nebraska SHIIP, a division of the Department of Insurance, is here to assist you in understanding and navigating the Medicare maze.  We offer free, unbiased counseling and education to older Nebraskans and persons with disabilities regarding Medicare options.  We don’t sell or promote insurance products or companies.  We simply help people understand their options so they can make informed choices.

 

Register online/more information: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ec9xtoy7313fc9d6&llr=klqrezcab

Medicare ABCs - Scottsbluff

Event Date: 
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 - 5:30pm
Location: 

Bluffs Business Center - Conference Room 
1517 Broadway
Scottsbluff, NE 69361  

Event Details: 

NOTE: 5:30PM - 7:00PM MDT

Confused? You don’t have to navigate Medicare alone!

Learn the basic Medicare information everyone needs to know: what is covered, how much it costs, when to enroll to avoid penalties, where to get impartial counseling and financial help. Get answers to your individual questions.

The class will cover the following information: 

  • Overview of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D coverage as well as
  •  Medicare Supplements
  • Enrollment and Eligibility Deadlines
  • Qualifying for Extra Help to pay for Prescription Drug Costs
  • Experts from the Nebraska SHIIP will be on hand to answer questions

 

Register online/more information: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ec875u2efecb13d1&llr=klqrezcab

Welcome to Medicare - Lincoln

Event Date: 
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 - 6:00pm
Location: 

Southeast Community College, Continuing Education 
301 S 68th St Place
Lincoln, NE 68510 

Event Details: 

As you approach Medicare eligibility, you will soon realize the complexities and confusion that often come with the Medicare program.  Medicare is a program that is made up of ever-changing parts, countless dates, and specific rules depending on your situation.  Because of the complexity of the program, many newly-eligible individuals find themselves lost in a Medicare maze.  One wrong turn can end up delaying your coverage or even preventing enrollment to certain parts of Medicare.

The Nebraska SHIIP is here to walk you through the process, helping to avoid missteps along the way.  

To register for the Welcome to Medicare class, click the register button on the bottom of the page. 

The class will cover the following information:

  • Overview of Medicare Part A, B, C, and D coverage as well as Medicare Supplements
  • Delaying Medicare Enrollment
  • Enrollment and Eligibility Deadlines
  • Qualifying for Extra Help to pay for Prescription Drug Costs
  • Experts from the Nebraska SHIIP will be on hand to answer questions

The Nebraska SHIIP, a division of the Department of Insurance, is here to assist you in understanding and navigating the Medicare maze.  We offer free, unbiased counseling and education to older Nebraskans and persons with disabilities regarding Medicare options.  We don’t sell or promote insurance products or companies.  We simply help people understand their options so they can make informed choices.

 

Register online/more information: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ec9xt2j6567ddd4f&llr=klqrezcab