Community Corner
On September 4th in Berwyn: ‘Health Care in Retirement’ Class
In free session, retirement expert Jim Flanagan covers Parts A through D of Medicare, Medicare supplements and different available plans
Trying to make heads or tails of health care, with its seemingly endless changes and complexity, is enough to make just about anyone queasy.
Against that backdrop, a retirement planning expert who speaks with clarity and authority is the perfect antidote. Starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4th, Jim Flanagan of Bentron Financial Group leads an in-depth discussion on Health Care in Retirement at the Berwyn Public Library, 2701 S. Harlem Ave.
To register for this free program, please call 708-795-8000, ext. 6300. Individuals can also register by emailing ra@berwynlibrary.org or by visiting http://www.berwynlibrary.org and searching under “events.”
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In his one-hour presentation, Flanagan will provide detail of the four parts of Medicare: Part A (Hospital Insurance), Part B (Medical Insurance), Part C (Medicare Advantage), and Part D (Prescription Drugs).
Flanagan will also share his knowledge of Medicare Supplements and the different plans that are available. In addition, attendees will receive an overview of long-term care insurance and the four strategies used to protect yourself from the high costs of long-term care.
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The founder of Bentron Financial Group, Flanagan has provided financial guidance to people at or near retirement age for over 30 years. In that time, he has become a nationally recognized expert on financial issues impacting older adults and late-life transitions. In 2001, building on his 15 years in the financial services field and his knowledge of risk management, financial planning and business succession planning, he formed Bentron Financial Group, LLC.
In 2005, Flanagan joined the Oak Park/River Forest Township Senior Services Committee, for which he has served as chairman since 2008. In 2010, he founded the Celebrating Seniors Coalition, a not-for-profit organization that, among other services, helps seniors with emergency needs and raises public awareness of issues affecting seniors in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.
He is also the author of “Packing For Retirement: A Practical Guide to Prepare for Retirement at Any Age.” Published in 2019, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the myriad facets of retirement planning.
For more information about Celebrating Seniors, visit www.CelebratingSeniors.net. Bentron Financial Group is online at www.bentron.com.