11/18/2007: "New Medicare Options Workshop In FH"

The San Juan Island Library and the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) are working together to sponsor two community workshops in Friday Harbor presenting an overview of Medicare information for seniors and New Options for Medicare Part D, or the prescription drug insurance program.

The New Medicare Options workshops take place on November 20 at the Mullis Center and November 21 at the Library.

* November 20, Tuesday at 3:30 – 5:00 at the Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash St.
* November 21, Wednesday at 4:00 – 5:30 at the San Juan Island Library, 1010 Guard St.

Curt VanHyning, local SHIBA volunteer, will be making the presentations at both workshops.
2008 Part D insurance offerings are now available on-line at www.medicare.gov, but many individuals have specific questions or are unfamiliar with navigating web sites. These workshops will allow individuals and couples to get the information and to complete the online application with assistance from someone who can take them through the options on the web site, as well as answer their specific questions.

Participants should bring a complete list of current medications with strengths, dosage frequency and annual cost paid. They also will need their Medicare card, Medicare Supplemental Insurance card, if available, and Medicare Part D card, if they have one.

Library hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM. Library cards are free to island residents with proof of residency.