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Medicare annual open enrollment period underway
Department on Aging offers free counseling on Medicare plans
SHIP helps
with insurance options
Call
800-548-9034 or visit
http://www.state.il.us/aging/SHIP/
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[October
16, 2013]
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D.,
announced Tuesday that free counseling assistance is available to
help educate Medicare-eligible individuals and their caregivers
regarding their Medicare insurance options. Medicare open enrollment
started Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. The department's Senior
Health Insurance Program, known as SHIP, provides free counseling
for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.
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Annual meeting of Senior Services of Central Illinois
SPRINGFIELD -- The 46th annual
meeting of Senior Services of Central Illinois was on Sept. 26 at
the Springfield Senior Center. That evening more than 80 board
members, staff and guests celebrated the culmination of another year
of quality nonmedical services to senior citizens in Sangamon,
Logan, Mason and Menard counties.
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Travel to Africa with This Golden Age at the Atlanta Public Library
ATLANTA -- This Golden Age, the
Atlanta Library's program for folks over 50, continues on Oct. 15
with a visit from Drs. Keith and Lisa Wichterman of Springfield, who
will share their experiences in working to set up hospitals in
Ghana, Africa.
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More Americans choosing generic drugs
(BPT) -- Have you ever gone to fill a
prescription and the pharmacist asks if you'd like the generic
version of the medication, perhaps reminding you that it is at a
considerable cost savings over the brand-named drug? Or you're told
that your insurance will only cover the generic equivalent of what
your doctor has prescribed?
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Food for thought: Cutting back on salt may cause
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(BPT) --
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