Rep. Yoder to Host Free Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Event for Seniors

Overland Park, KS – Representative Kevin Yoder will host two Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Events to provide help to seniors during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period. These events will be held next Monday, October 17 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kansas City Kansas Community College Technical Center and Tuesday, October 25 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Shawnee Town Hall.

Trained volunteers from the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) program will be on hand at the event to provide one-on-one assistance to seniors who have questions, or who wish to make changes to their plans.

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period extends from October 15 through December 7.  Medicare beneficiaries who wish to make changes or enroll for the first time need to bring their Medicare card, any current prescriptions (including dosage and frequency), and a list of preferred pharmacies. The event is free and open to everyone.

For additional information, or if you are unable to attend, please contact Congressman Yoder’s District Office in Overland Park at (913) 621-0832.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17:

WHAT:            Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Event

WHEN:           Monday, October 17, 2016

                    9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

WHERE:        Kansas City Kansas Community College

                    Dr. Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center     

                    6565 State Ave.

                    Kansas City, KS 66102

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25:

WHAT:            Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Event

WHEN:           Tuesday, October 25, 2016

                    9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

WHERE:        Shawnee Town Hall

                    11501 W 57th Street

                    Shawnee, KS 66203

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