Care Connection to present Medicare 101 workshop

Care Connection for Aging Services will conduct “Medicare 101” presentation in September beginning at noon on Friday, Sept. 22, in the El Dorado Springs Senior Center, 604 S. Forest.

The session is tailored for people who are new to Medicare, whether they are continuing to work or planning to retire. The workshop addresses benefits, premiums, deductibles and co-payments, as well as the differences in Parts A, B, C and D.

The session is free and open to the public. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Stacey Gilkeson at 1-800-748-7826.

Lunch will be available to people who are 60 and older for a contribution. Lunch is available to people younger than 60 for the cost of the meal.

The presentation will cover how to find help to pay for prescriptions and medical care. Additionally, the workshop addresses prescription drug plans, supplemental insurance and Medicare Advantage plans. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Care Connection partners with CLAIM, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, to provide Medicare and Medicaid information and assistance in West Central Missouri counties. Care Connection does not sell insurance and will not recommend a particular plan.

For more information, call 1-800-748-7826 or email us at information@goaging.org.