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Web, classes offer Medicare information
Published 10/29/2008 in SouthwestLife : Columns
The 2009 Medicare Part D plan finder is alive and on the Web. I recommend if you have a Medicare Prescription Plan that you do research before you sign up for 2009. Your plan probably has changed and may not be in your favor.
Here are some fast facts that we do know:
- 90 percent of people with Medicare have prescription drug coverage.
- 38 percent of those in Part D are receiving the low-income subsidy (LIS).
- 48 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) are available for 2009 in Kansas.
- 26 PDPs offer enhanced benefits or services.
- 27 PDPs have zero-dollar deductibles.
- One PDP has a premium less than $25. $17.40 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP.
- $57.60 is the lowest monthly premium for a PDP with any generic coverage in the Gap.
- 10 PDPs have a premium amount of zero for people who qualify for the full extra help.
- 89.10 percent of people with Medicare will have access to a Medicare Advantage plan with Drug Coverage (MA-PD) for a zero-dollar premium.
- 23 MA-PDs have a zero-dollar premium.
- 100 percent of people with Medicare will have access to a MA-PD with a zero-dollar drug deductible.
Medicare, Social Security, health plans and drug plans notify you of changes for 2009, with your copy of "Medicare & You 2009" arriving in the mail. Beginning Oct. 15, you could compare 2009 plans on www.medicare.gov.
The Senior Center will have classes to help you do research on the Web for Medicare Part D at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and Dec. 4 and 9: 30 a.m. Dec. 9. Sign up at the Senior Center; class size is limited. We also will hold an evening class if needed; talk to me or Barbara at the Senior Center or call 272-3620.
Scheduled activities
Thursday: Free rides on all buses. Hop on a City Link bus and ride around. Invite a friend. TOPS will meet at 8:30 a.m. Meals on Wheels Committee meets at 9 a.m. Art class begins at 10 a.m. Ambassador Singers will practice at 1 p.m.
Friday: The walking group will meet at Garden Valley at 8:30 a.m. A health services nurse will do screenings beginning at 10:30 a.m. Bridge is played at 1 p.m.
Saturday: The pool room will be open from 1 to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Daylight Saving Time ends, clocks "fall" back.
Monday: Stretching exercises begin at 8:30 a.m. STEPS exercises are at 10 a.m. A health services nurse will do screenings beginning at 10:30 a.m. Humdinger Band will meet at 12:30 p.m. Bridge is played at 1 p.m. Upbeats will practice at 3 p.m. Duplicate bridge is at 7 p.m. Sandhill Art Association will meet at 7 p.m.
Tuesday: Election Day -- plan to vote. Let's get this over; this election has gone on waaaayy too long. Pitch is at 12:45 p.m. Duplicate bridge will meet at 1:15 p.m. Bridge is at 7 p.m. Grief Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Nov. 5: Mini Health Fair begins at 7:30 a.m. Line dancing begins at 8:30 a.m. Call 272-3620 for more information about this or any exercise program. STEPS exercises are at 10 and 11 a.m. Pinochle will be played at 12:45 p.m. LifeWriters meet at 1 p.m. The Finney County Senior Citizens Association will host a dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., with "Calhouns" playing. Bring finger foods for the break.
Lunch menus
Lunch is served at noon.
Thursday: Lasagna, corn O'Brien, tossed salad, pudding, French bread.
Friday: Meatloaf, potato wedges, green beans, cranberry apple gelatin salad, whole wheat bread.
Monday: Sweet and sour chicken on rice, carrots, strawberries with pears, whole wheat roll.
Tuesday: Roast pork, corn, California blend veggies, apricots, bread.
Nov. 5: Ham and beans, cabbage, tomatoes, frosted cherry gelatin salad, corn bread.
Visit the Senior Center Web site at www.seniorcenterfc.com.
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