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ABCD's of Medicare

2026-06-03 14:00:00 2026-06-03 15:00:00 America/New_York ABCD's of Medicare Potomac Branch -

Wednesday, June 03
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-03 14:00:00 2026-06-03 15:00:00 America/New_York ABCD's of Medicare Your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will demystify Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, SMP, Savings Programs, and Supplemental Insurance. Potomac Branch -

Your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) will demystify Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, SMP, Savings Programs, and Supplemental Insurance.

Are you turning 65 or over 65 and getting ready to retire, receiving Social Security Disability for two years, caring for a Medicare eligible family member and now faced with the ABCD's of Medicare? Are you overwhelmed by the tv advertisements and mass amounts of Medicare literature from multiple insurance companies? Your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) can help demystify all parts of Medicare, review benefits programs and available resources.

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) meets the most universal needs of Medicare beneficiaries. Needs such as understanding their health insurance benefits, bills, and rights. Trained staff and volunteer counselors in all 23 counties and Baltimore City provide in-person and telephone assistance. 

Topics Covered in this Workshop:
Medicare Part A: Hospital Insurance
Medicare Part B: Medical Insurance
Medicare Part C: Advantage Plans
Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Plans
Financial Assistance for Low-Income Beneficiaries
Billing Issues, Appeals, Denials, and Grievances
Medicare Fraud and Abuse
Supplemental Insurance
Your rights, and more.

This is a drop in event. No registration required.

For questions, please email programsf@ccplonline.org.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Presenter | Life Skills | Community Engagement |

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Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

Potomac Branch

Phone: 301-375-7375

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Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 Closed

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