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COA offers Virtual “Planning for Medicare – Countdown To 65”

Please join this 3/31/21 presentation via Zoom. Call the Center at 508-359-3665 to register in advance with your email.

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COA offers VIRTUAL “Planning for Medicare – Countdown To 65”

Medfield Council on Aging Hosts Presentation on “Planning for Medicare – Countdown To 65” for Those Approaching Medicare Eligibility. This presentation will be on Wed., March 31 at 6:30 pm, via ZOOM.

Call the Center at 508-359-3665 to register in advance with your email.

As people approach the age of 65 they are faced with a number of life decisions to consider as they may prepare for retirement or senior living. One issue that can be a challenge to understand is the advent of Medicare as a health care choice.

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The Medfield Council on Aging is please to host a seminar titled “Planning for Medicare – Countdown to 65.” The seminar will be via Zoom on Wednesday., March 31, at 6:30 pm.

Susan Flanagan, a representative with Blue Cross and Blue Shield, will be presenting information that should be valuable to those entering the phase of life where it is important to understand health insurance options outside of employer-sponsored coverage, whether they are planning to retire or continuing to work. As we get older, many questions arise regarding health care coverage. It is important to be informed as we approach the process of selecting health care plans and even negotiating favorable premium rates. The “Planning for Medicare – Countdown to 65” seminar allows attendees to gain confidence in making informed decisions about individual health coverage options.

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Topics covered in the seminar will include:

  • An explanation of Medicare Parts A, B and C
  • Medicare enrollment timeline
  • Medigap plans that help supplement Medicare coverage
  • Medicare Advantage plans, such as HMOs and PPOs
  • Medicare Part D prescription drug plans
  • Plans and programs available to early retirees, such as COBRA

Please join us via Zoom on Wed. March 31 at 6:30 pm for this important and informative presentation. Call the Center at 508-359-3665 to register in advance with your email.

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