Three McHenry County area state legislators are pleased to offer an upcoming “Medicare 101” event on Tues., Sept. 22, hosted in partnership with the Illinois Department on Aging’s Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), designed to help local seniors better understand the complexities of Medicare. The event details are as follows:
- Tuesday, September 22 from 10:00am-11:30am at the Village of Wonder Lake – Board Room, 4444 Thompson Road
At this informational seminar, SHIP experts will provide guidance on Medicare and give attendees an opportunity to ask questions about all Medicare-related topics. The event is offered by State Representatives Joe Sosnowski (R-69th), Tom Weber (R-64th) and Steve Reick (R-63rd), each of whom represents a portion of Wonder Lake.
“This event will give seniors a clear understanding of Medicare and what their options are,” said Sosnowski, Weber, and Reick. “Medicare can be tricky to navigate, and it is important that seniors have adequate coverage between Medicare and supplemental plans that are available. We are bringing in experts that can help current enrollees understand the system and assist those approaching Medicare eligibility make informed decisions as they prepare to apply for coverage.”
This event is free to attend and open to all seniors interested in learning more about Medicare. Attendees are encouraged to come ready with questions.
For questions or more information, contact Representative Sosnowski’s office at (815) 547-3436 or [email protected].