Thursday, November 6, 2014

Rep. Yoder to Hold Free Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Event for Seniors

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – Congressman Kevin Yoder (R-KS) will host his second Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance event tomorrow, Thursday, November 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Sylvester Powell Community Center in Mission, Kansas.

The purpose of the event is to provide help to seniors during the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment Period.

Trained volunteers from the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) program will be on hand to provide one-on-one assistance to seniors who have questions, or who wish to make changes to their plans.

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period extends from October 15 through December 7.  Medicare beneficiaries who wish to make changes or enroll for the first time need to bring their Medicare card, any current prescriptions (including dosage and frequency), and a list of preferred pharmacies.

The events are free and open to everyone. For additional information, please contact Congressman Yoder’s District Office in Overland Park at (913) 621-0832.

What:  Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Event

Where: Sylvester Powell Community Center
6200 Martway Street
Mission, Kansas 66202

When: Thursday, November 6, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For more information on Medicare Enrollment, please visit: http://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/when-can-i-join-a-health-or-drug-plan/when-can-i-join-a-health-or-drug-plan.html#collapse-3190.