Medicare 101 sessions planned

Oct. 09--MISHAWAKA -- U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) announced that her staff will host "Medicare 101" educational sessions throughout the 2nd District in order to provide constituents the opportunity to learn the basics of Medicare. These educational events will take place in Wabash, Plymouth, South Bend, La Porte, Elkhart, and Goshen.

"Medicare is a sacred commitment we have made to our seniors, and part of keeping that promise is helping Hoosiers get all the information they need to secure their benefits," Congresswoman Walorski said. "I encourage all 2nd District residents who are at or near retirement, who are caregivers for Medicare beneficiaries, or who have any questions about the program to attend our 'Medicare 101' educational sessions."

A caseworker from Walorski's office and a Medicare specialist from Indiana's State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will present information about the basics of Medicare and answer constituents' questions about the program.

Medicare's Annual Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15, and these "Medicare 101" events offer current Medicare beneficiaries and those "aging into" Medicare the opportunity to learn about the program and have their questions answered by experts.

In Elkhart County, the information sessions are scheduled for:

n Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 1 -- 3 p.m. at the Elkhart Public Library in Rooms 5/6. The library is located at 300 S. Second St. in Elkhart.

n Tuesday, Oct. 17, 4 -- 6 p.m. at the Goshen Public Library Auditorium. The library is located at 601 S. 5th St., Goshen.

Other locations in the area include the Wabash Public Library, from 1 -- 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10; Plymouth Public Library, from 4 -- 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10; The Salvation Army Kroc Center in South Bend from 11 a.m. -- 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11; La Porte Park and Recreation from 2 -- 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11

Information about the "Medicare 101" sessions can be found at walorski.house.gov/medicare and below.

Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana, serving as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.

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