RUTLAND, Vt. – Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging’s SHIP (Statewide Health Insurance Assistance Program) program will present a free informational Medicare workshop on May 30 in Rutland. The session will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Godnick Center at 1 Deer Street.
The SHIP program provides information, assistance and support to Medicare beneficiaries who need help selecting or managing public and / or private health insurance benefits.
The workshop, which will be led by Elizabeth Greaney, SHIP Coordinator, will cover a range of topics including Medicare Part A and Part B, Medicare C (Medicare Advantage Plans), and Part D - prescription drug coverage. The session will also cover Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap), enrollment periods, and coming off of employer based insurance.
Preregistration for the workshop is not required, but is appreciated. For more information or to sign up for the session, please call 802-442-5436 or email [email protected].
About SVCOA
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging exists to be a community force in creating and sustaining opportunities for elders and caregivers in our region to help assure that elders are able to maintain maximum independence and quality of life.
For more information about SVCOA, visit www.svcoa.org.
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