Dane County Announces Free “Welcome to Medicare” Seminars for Local Communities in 2020

October 07, 2019
Ariana Vruwink, (608) 267-8823
County Executive

Dane County has announced its free “Welcome to Medicare” seminar schedule for 2020 to help residents make informed decisions about their Medicare options. Medicare information is complex and complications can lead to often preventable frustration for Dane County residents, which is why it is important to get the right information at the right time.

“Dane County is happy to offer these free seminars to residents so they can learn more about their Medicare options from unbiased professionals and get the answers they need to make informed decisions,” said Dane County Executive Joe Parisi.

Elder Benefit Specialist staff from the Dane County Area Agency on Aging provide these presentations as a resource to the community to educate consumers approaching age 65 on Medicare and other health care coverage basics for seniors that many employers are not able to offer their retiring staff.

Some decisions and actions about Medicare can take place three to six months before an individual turns 65, so it is important individuals don’t wait until they are turning 65 to understand all they need to know about this important benefit. The more people that can be reached early, the more appeals that can be prevented.

The seminars are offered throughout Dane County, at various locations in efforts to reach rural or also typically underserved communities. What makes these seminars unique is that they are presented by unbiased professionals who are experts in benefits programs, as opposed to insurance agents. They will help attendees better understand what Medicare is and is not, avoid penalties for late enrollment, and learn how to get the most out of their health and prescription benefits plans.

Upcoming 2019 Seminar Details:

Waunakee Senior Center
333 S Madison Street, Waunakee
Saturday—October 12, 9 to 11:30AM
Call (608) 261-9930 to register by October 2

Aging & Disability Resource Center
2865 N Sherman Avenue, Madison
Saturday—November 9, 9 to 11:30AM
Call (608) 261-9930 to register by October 30

Upcoming 2020 Seminar Details:

Aging and Disability Resource Center
2865 N Sherman Avenue, Madison
Saturday—January 25, 9 to 11:30AM
Call (608) 261-9930 to register by January 15

The Colonial Club
301 Blankenheim Ln, Sun Prairie
Saturday—March 28, 9 to 11:30AM
Call (608) 261-9930 to register by March 18

Mount Horeb Senior Center
107 N Grove St, Mount Horeb
Saturday—May 23, 9 to 11:30AM
Call (608) 261-9930 to register by May 13

Fitchburg Senior Center
5510 E Lacy Rd, Fitchburg
Saturday—July 11, 9 to 11:30AM
Call (608) 261-9930 to register by July 1

Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin St, Madison
Saturday—September 26, 9 to 11:30AM
Call (608) 261-9930 to register by September 16

Stoughton Senior Center
248 W Main St, Stoughton
Saturday—November 14, 9 to 11:30AM
Call (608) 261-9930 to register by November 4