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Medicare Open Enrollment Is Going on NOW!

Don't miss out on your chance to review and possibley update your Medicare Health Insurance. For most recipients, this opportunity only comes once per year. Is your Medicare plan still right for…

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Special Enrollment Period for Medicare Recipients Affected by Helene's Damage

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that Medicare beneficiaries impacted by Hurricane Helene have been granted an extended Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to sign up for…

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SHIIP: A Challenging Volunteer Opportunity That Pays in Gratitude.

SHIIP, or the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, provides free, unbiased information to those who qualify for or are receiving Medicare. SHIIP was founded by the North Carolina Department…

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Medicare Got You Asking Questions? SHIIP Has Answers.

Join the Transylvania County SHIIP Volunteers for a presentation: Medicare 101 Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 from 12 pm-1 pm Transylvania County Library 212 S Gaston St, Brevard, NC 28712As part of…

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Stroke Awareness Month

SHIIP counselors are available locally to assist with Medicare questions.Call the Cooperative Extension at 828.884.3109 to arrange an appointment.

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Medicare 101 Presentation

Are you or someone you know turning 65 soon?Do you have questions about signing up for Medicare?If so, this Medicare 101 presentation is what you need.This one hour program will be presented by the…

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CANCELED - Medicare 101- the Basics Virtual Presentation

We apologize but the presenter is ill. We will post the new date for this program when it is announced.Turning 65 soon?Confused About Medicare?Need Unbiased Answers to Questions Such As: What is…

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Are You a Medicare Recipient Needing Help Paying Premiums?

If you or someone you know has Medicare and needs help paying the premiums, SHIIP may be able to help. SHIIP counselors are trained to assist with Medicare questions and enrollment. In Transylvania…