“Welcome to Medicare” Seminar at Veterans Memorial Hospital April 12
Local Senior Health Insurance Information Program volunteers, from left to right, Russ Hagen of Waterville, and Stan and Mary Straate of Postville, will be hosting a “Welcome to Medicare” seminar for all those soon enrolling in Medicare, Tuesday, April 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. These volunteers hold regular meeting times at the hospital to meet with anyone regarding their Medicare coverage. To register for this seminar, or to make an appointment to meet individually with one of these volunteers, please call the hospital at 563-568-3411. Submitted photo.
“Welcome to Medicare” is a free, two-hour seminar offered by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors. This program will be held Tuesday, April 12 from 5-7 p.m. in the Large Conference Room located on the lower level of Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon.
“We’re excited to offer this free seminar to the community,” says Russ Hagen, SHIIP volunteer. “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.
SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, is a service of the State of Iowa. Local SHIIP counselors Russ Hagen and Stan and Mary Straate are trained by the State and do not sell or promote any insurance companies, policies or agents. Veterans Memorial Hospital is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Allamakee County.
Register for the “Welcome to Medicare” seminar by calling Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
