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Medicare 101

2024-10-23 18:00:00 2024-10-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Medicare 101 Changes are coming to Medicare in 2025! Come to a FREE Educational presentation at the Library to find out what the changes are and get the answers you need to your other Medicare questions, as well! Lake Station-New Chicago

Wednesday, October 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-23 18:00:00 2024-10-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Medicare 101 Changes are coming to Medicare in 2025! Come to a FREE Educational presentation at the Library to find out what the changes are and get the answers you need to your other Medicare questions, as well! Lake Station-New Chicago

Lake Station-New Chicago

Large Meeting Room

Changes are coming to Medicare in 2025! Come to a FREE Educational presentation at the Library to find out what the changes are and get the answers you need to your other Medicare questions, as well!

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 types of decisions, and anyone under 65 who is on disability and 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? What to consider when choosing Supplements, Medicare Advantage plans and Part D Prescription Coverage, as well as cost saving strategies for the years ahead.

(The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is October 15th - December 7th, each year).

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |

TAGS: | Classes |

Lake Station-New Chicago

Phone: 219-962-2409

Branch manager
Kate

Hours
Mon, Dec 16 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed

About the branch

The Lake Station-New Chicago Branch library is located right next to City Hall on Central Avenue in Lake Station. Built in 2007, the branch offers twelve Internet computers, WiFi, a quiet small group room, three cozy window seats to curl up and read in, copy/scan/faxing, as well as thousands of books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and music selections for your borrowing enjoyment. Beginning computer users can schedule a one-to-one computer class with our librarians covering a variety of topics. Entertaining and educational programs are available for library users of all ages. All are welcome at this small town library.

Upcoming events

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room

Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room

Sat, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room

Wed, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room

Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room

Fri, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room

Mon, Jan 20, 12:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room

Mon, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Lobby Area