Are you 65 years of age or getting ready to turn 65?  Have you enrolled for Medicare? Are you confused about the coverage or enrollment periods? If so, plan on attending one of the Medicare 101 programs offered by Missouri CLAIM State Health Insurance Assistance Program and University of Missouri Extension.

Medicare 101 is being offered in two locations.  The first program will be offered on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the St. Clair County Library, 115 Chestnut Street, Osceola, from 10 a.m., until 11:30 a.m.  To register, please call University of Missouri Extension in St. Clair County at (417) 646- 2419.  Registration is due by Tuesday, June 28, 2016.

The second program will be offered on Monday, July 11, 2016, at the Healthy Nevada Innovation Center, 212 W. Walnut Street, Nevada. To register, please call University of Missouri Extension in Vernon County at (417) 448-2560. Registration is due by Friday, July 8, 2016.

The programs are open to the public and are free.  For questions or further information, contact Doug Scotten at (417) 448-2560.