CCPL will be closed from Monday, December 23rd - Saturday, December 28th, in observance of the Holiday Week. Learn more about our holidays & closings here.
CCPL will be closed from Monday, December 23rd - Saturday, December 28th, in observance of the Holiday Week. Learn more about our holidays & closings here.
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 program will take place at the Waldorf P.D. Brown Library. This is a drop in event.
For questions, please email pdbrownref@ccplonline.org.
Can't make this program? No worries! Join our virtual ABC's of Medicare Workshop taking place on 9/26 at 6 PM. Register here.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Presenter | Life Skills | Community Engagement |
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.