Medicare 101
Tuesday October 6 2026 10:30AM
Merrillville
Event Description
Significant changes are coming to Medicare in 2027! Do you know what they are? Come to a free educational presentation to find out and get the answers you need to your other Medicare questions.
When
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Tuesday October 6 2026
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Where
Meeting Room A
Merrillville
1919 W. 81st St
Merrillville IN 46405
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Notes & Requirements
This program is for anyone already on Medicare, anyone approaching Medicare age (turning 65), any spouses and/or children of those on Medicare who help make these type of decisions, and anyone under 65 who is on disability and is or will be receiving Medicare benefits as well.
Information covered will include: How can some qualify to have a lower Part B premium, or "Extra Help" paying for their prescriptions and/or Part D premiums? How and when can or should I enroll in Medicare? What are "Special Enrollment Periods" and why do some qualify to have these all year long? What does Medicare cover, what doesn’t it cover, and what might be your potential out-of-pocket exposure?
(The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is October 15th - December 7th, each year).
Registration
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