Workshops Help Retied State Works Compare Medicare Plans

From AAC: The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will offer workshops on how to compare Medicare Part D Plans online to State of Maryland Government Retirees.

If you were a State of Maryland Government Retiree, and you were notified by the State of Maryland Department of Budget and Management that you will need to elect a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan for 2019, please sign up for one of the workshops listed below for important information on how to compare your Medicare Part D plans.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities SHIP Program will be hosting demonstrations on how to run a Medicare Part D comparison using www.medicare.gov. These demonstrations will help you as you prepare to make a Medicare Part D comparison in the upcoming Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment Period. The Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment Period will begin October 15 and run through December 7.

Dates and times of the workshops provided by SHIP:

Thursday, Aug. 2nd
10:00 - 11:00
Hein Building
7320 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie MD 21061

Monday, Aug 6th
2:30 - 3:30
Pascal Senior Center
125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie MD 21061

Monday, Aug. 13th
2:30 - 3:30
Pascal Senior Center
125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie MD 21061

Tuesday, Aug. 14th
10:00 - 11:00
Hein Building
7320 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie MD 21061

Thursday, Aug. 16th
1:00 - 2:00
Independence Room
2664 Riva Road, Annapolis MD 21401

These demonstrations are presented at no cost to the public by Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities SHIP Program. SHIP is a volunteer-based program offering free, unbiased Medicare guidance. SHIP's mission is to help you make the best decisions regarding your Medicare benefits and does not sell insurance!

Space is limited; please call the SHIP Program at 410-222-4257 to register. The information will be the same at all sessions; you only need to attend one session. Anyone needing special accommodations must contact Amy Rubino at 410-222-4257, or by email at agrubi66@aacounty.org at least 7 days in advance of the event. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials are available in an alternative format upon request.

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