Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol

Prepare for Medicare Part D Enrollment

The time to join or change Medicare Part D plans is near. This year’s Medicare Part D annual enrollment period is scheduled from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. It is only during this time that beneficiaries can switch, join or drop plans. New plans go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012. For more information on [...]

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SeniorCare Cut Under New Budget

The state’s new budget will cut prescription coverage under SeniorCare. That means most of the 91,000 enrollees will need to find private supplements – which could cost thousands. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel explains: “Most people now in SeniorCare will not be better off in Medicare Part D,” said John Hendrick, governmental affairs director for the Coalition [...]

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Need Medicare Answers? Check Out Eau Claire County Seminar

A new seminar will provide answers on Medicare, Medicare Part D, Wisconsin SeniorCare and more. “Medicare and You” will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 9, in Room 2550 at the Eau Claire County Courthouse. Registration is preferred, but not required.  Please call the Aging & Disability Resource Center, 715-839-4735 or toll free 1-888-338-4636, tty: [...]

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