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Vernon County ADRC specialist outlines Medicare basics, holds classes for residents turning 65
Summary
Katie, the Vernon County ADRC elder benefits specialist, briefed the committee on Medicare Parts A–D, Medigap versus Medicare Advantage choices, IRMAA, cost considerations and upcoming outreach classes; she said she served 384 clients last year with a reported financial impact of more than $5 million.
Katie, Vernon County’s elder benefits specialist at the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), presented an in-depth overview of Medicare to the Human Services Committee and announced a schedule of outreach classes for residents approaching Medicare eligibility.
Katie described the four parts of Medicare (A for hospital, B for physician/office services, C as Medicare Advantage plans and D for prescription coverage), explained cost responsibilities and covered enrollment timing and special rules for people with employer coverage. She told…
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