As you approach Medicare eligibility, you will soon realize the complexities and confusion that often comes 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. 

This class will cover the following information:

Understanding Medicare can be a daunting task for a large number of baby boomers getting ready to retire. This class is geared to those who are or will be new to Medicare and/or their families and caregivers who want to understand the basics of how the program works. This class is free for those who register. 

Please call 308.398.7445 to register. 

Alicia Jones, program director for SHIIP, will present 2020 Medicare Updates. Changes and updates to the Medicare program for 2020 will be discussed along with a review of Original Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicare Advantage Plans and the prescription drug benefit.

Medicare prescription coverage can be a complex topic. Each year Medicare prescription drug plans make changes that can affect your cost and coverage. Not knowing about these changes can result in shock at the pharmacy counter in the New Year. You're invited to attend this presentation to learn what changes are coming in 2020 and what you can do to ensure you are getting the best coverage and cost for your prescription medications.