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Kifowit Hosting Medicare 101 Seminar With AARP

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit

AURORA, Ill. – With the open enrollment period for Medicare only a few months away, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is hosting a Medicare Information Session with AARP on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library-Eola Branch, located at 555 S. Eola Rd in Aurora.

“Health insurance is one of the most impactful decisions a person makes, but the variety of choices available can be confusing,” Kifowit said. “My goal is for residents to leave this seminar more informed about the choices Medicare offers them and able to choose the plan that best fits their needs.”

Kifowit will be host the event with Medicare expert Courtney Hedderman from AARP Illinois who will discuss the basics of Medicare and how seniors and their loved ones can prepare for the open enrollment period. Hedderman will provide one-on-one assistance to those who have questions about either enrolling in Medicare or changing their plan. The Open Enrollment Period this year is from October 15 to December 7.

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“Even if you are under the age of 65, it is never too early to begin learning more about your future health insurance,” Kifowit said. “We will all eventually have to make these health insurance decisions, so it’s important for consumers to have any questions about Medicare answered sooner rather than later.”

This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Kifowit’s full-time constituent service office by calling 630-585-1308, by email at Stephanie.Kifowit@att.net, or by visiting www.ILDistrict84.com.

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