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Dodge County funds Medicare education support contractor for 2026–27 at $3,600
Summary
The board approved $3,600 to support Medicare Education Assistance in Dodge County from July 2026 through June 2027 for contractor Mary Loftis, authorizing the chairman to sign the funding agreement and suggesting a radio public service announcement to raise awareness.
The Dodge County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $3,600 in funding for Medicare Education Support services in Dodge County for the contract period July 2026 through June 2027 and authorized Chairman Missel to sign the funding agreement with Mary Loftis.
Minutes identify Loftis as an independent contractor for the Nebraska State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). Loftis told the board she provides assistance in Dodge, Burt and Washington counties and that awareness of the Omaha SHIP services in Dodge County is limited; Chairman Missel suggested using a local radio public service announcement to increase local awareness of the Medicare assistance services.
The approved funding covers outreach and education activities for Medicare beneficiaries in Dodge County over the stated 12-month period; the minutes do not specify a detailed budget breakdown of the $3,600 or outcomes/metrics tied to the agreement.
