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Important changes are coming to Medicare in 2021. Do you know what they are? Come and get the answers you need to your other Medicare questions, as well. An email address is necessary to join.
Those who would benefit and who might want to attend, would be: Anyone on Medicare, Anyone approaching Medicare age (turning 65), Any spouses and/or children of those on Medicare who help make these types of decisions, and Anyone under 65 who is on disability and receiving Medicare benefits as well.
Some specific information that might be of interest to those who will attend, could be: How do some qualify to have a lower Part B premium, or "Extra Help" paying for their prescriptions and/or Part D premiums? What are "Special Enrollment Periods" and why some qualify to have these all year long? What does Medicare cover, what it doesn’t cover, and your potential out of-pocket exposure. What to consider when choosing Supplements, Medicare Advantage plans and Part D Prescription Coverage, as well as cost saving strategies for the years ahead.
You must be able to run Zoom from a computer or mobile device. Space is limited, and in order to accommodate as many as possible to this event, we ask that you restrict registration to one device per household.
Those registering will receive an email prior to the event with a meeting room code and password to get in. You will not be able to attend without this information.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |
The Merrillville branch library encompasses over 114,000 sq ft of electronic and print resources, and visual and musical collections. The library offers free WIFI, public internet computers, rooms for quiet study or small groups, and public meeting rooms. Our vast collections of Lake County history and genealogy sources make the Merrillville branch a popular destination for research by visitors from all around the country.
Merrillville branch has three fantastic floors of informational and recreational materials. The main floor contains our popular collection of new books, large-print material, magazines and newspapers, teen, anime, and an enormous selection of music and DVDs. Our Genealogy Room has numerous resources including microfilm of local newspapers, obituary indexes, and many other historical resources. Our Book Sale room, open during select hours Monday-Saturday, is full of unique finds.
The Upper Level includes tables for quiet study, a tremendous reference collection, our “Indiana Room” for specialized Hoosier historical research, and our locally known statue “The Reader” by artist Hermann Gurfinkel.
The entire lower level houses our bright and airy Children's Department where children will find fun games, books, music and magazines to fulfill their reading pleasure as well as attend engaging kids’ programs. This is also where our public meeting rooms are located, where our library events and programs are held.
