Council on Aging to host information sessions on Medicare starting June 16

The Council on Aging and the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) announces information sessions, Medicare Choices Made Easy. The sessions explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties and ways that beneficiaries can save money. The sessions are free and open to the public and the first session begins Tuesday June 16, from 6-8 p.m. at Leicester Library.

From Buncombe County News

Press Release:

The Council on Aging in conjunction with Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) announces information sessions, Medicare Choices Made Easy. The sessions explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties and ways that beneficiaries can save money.

The sessions are free and open to the public. People new to Medicare, care givers and others who help senior citizens with their Medicare insurance should consider attending this informative class. The information presented is unbiased and accurate. No products are sold, recommended or endorsed.

To reserve your place, register online at www.coabc.org or call the Council on Aging at 277-8288.

Medicare Information Session Schedule:

June 16 from 6 – 8 pm  Leicester Library
1561 Alexander Road, Leicester 28748

June 17 from 2 – 4 pm Fairview Library
1 Taylor Road, Fairview, 28730

June 18 from 3 – 5 pm Pardee Signature Care Center
1800 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville (Blue Ridge Mall)

June 23 from 6 – 8 pm Skyland/South Buncombe Library
260 Overlook Road, Asheville 28803

July 23 from 3 – 5 pm  Pardee Signature Care Center
1800 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville (Blue Ridge Mall)

July 24 from 2 – 4 pm OLLI/Reuter Center – UNCA
One University Heights, Asheville, 28804

July 31 from 2 – 4 pm Goodwill
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville 28806

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