July 10, 2014

Medicare and You - Free presentation


1 - 2 p.m. 
Wednesday, July 30th
Free - But please RSVP by calling (503) 537-9404
Walk-ins are welcome
 
There will be a free Medicare and You presentation at Chehalem Senior Center, 101 West Foothills Drive, Newberg, Oregon 97132 (adjacent to Crater Elementary School) from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30.
 
This presentation will cover how Medicare works, supplemental insurance options, assistance for people with low income and resources, how the Affordable Care Act improves Medicare, and how to prevent, detect and report Medicare waste, fraud and abuse. This session will be led by a Certified Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Counselor. The SHIBA program is a statewide network of trained counselors who educate, assist, and serve as advocates for people with Medicare.  SMP is also a federal program that works to prevent Medicare waste, fraud and abuse. You may learn more by visiting www.oregonshiba.org
 
If you are unable to attend or you seek personal one-on-one assistance, you may call our local NorthWest Senior and Disability Services (NWSDS) and SHIBA program office at (503) 472-9441.

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