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Office of Cong. Sam Johnson hosts free information session on Medicare for seniors Dec. 9
By media release
Nov 9, 2009

On Wednesday, December 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Garland, the staff of U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3^rd Dist.-Texas) will host a free information on Medicare for seniors.  The informational program is free and open to the public.  There will be free blood pressure screenings. There also will be flu shots available for $21 while supplies last.  (Individuals may pay with cash if they have exact change; they also may pay by check.)   

Held in conjunction with the Dallas Area Agency on Aging, the seminar will provide an overview of the 2010 Medicare program.  The event also coincides with the annual enrollment period of the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, which runs between November 15^th and late December.  During the annual enrollment period seniors may switch their current Part D prescription plan to another plan if they so choose.   

Medicare Part D is Medicare’s prescription drug coverage program with coverage offered to Medicare eligible beneficiaries by regional prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans with prescription drug coverage.  Seniors satisfied with their current coverage will not have to take any action during the annual enrollment period.  

At the event, benefits experts with the Dallas Area Agency on Agency will lead the discussion on the 2010 Medicare program and talk about the annual enrollment period.  Benefits counselors will be on hand to provide valuable one-on-one assistance to seniors with signing up for or changing their Medicare prescription drug plans before December 31. 

To attend the free information session, please RSVP by calling 972-470-0892.  Those with questions about the event should contact Johnson’s office at 972-470-0892. 

Wednesday, December 9^th

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FREE Information Session on Medicare for Seniors

Senior Activity Center

600 W. Avenue A.

Garland, Texas 75040

*Kindly RSVP by calling 972-470-0892