Yoder to Host Free Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Events 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 Wednesday, October 17 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Johnson County Central Resource Library and Tuesday, October 23 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kansas City, KS West Wyandotte Library.

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, please contact Congressman Yoder’s District Office in Overland Park at (913) 621-0832.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17:

WHAT:          Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Event

WHEN:          Wednesday, October 17

                       9:00 AM to 12:30 PM 

WHERE:       Johnson Country Central Resource Library

                      9875 W. 87th St.

                      Overland Park, KS 66212

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23:

WHAT:          Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance Event         

WHEN:          Tuesday, October 23

                       9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 

WHERE:       Kansas City, KS West Wyandotte Library

                        1737 N 82nd Street

                        Kansas City, KS 66112

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