Never Too Late - June 2022

Medicare Corner PCOA’s Understanding Medicare presentations are now available in person and virtually.

Topics include:

• Medicare basics • How to enroll

• Making changes • Medicare coverage while employed

• Medicare Savings Programs for low-income beneficiaries • Medicare hot topics

Virtual (Zoom)

Date

Day/Time

In Person

S.Country Club Location: https://katiemedicareip.eventbrite.com Broadway Location: https://lupumedicareip.eventbrite.com

https://umvirtual22.eventbrite.com

Registration:

June 8, 2022

8467 E. Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85710 600 S. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716

Virtual (Zoom)

Wednesday 10am – 1pm Thursday 10am – 1pm

June 23, 2022

Virtual (Zoom)

For more information, contact PCOA medicare department at (520) 546-2011

This project was supported in part by grant number 90MPPG0022, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy Medicare and Alzheimer’s When seeking answers for symptoms related to dementia it is important to know what coverage Medicare will provide as it is to know what to expect during your doctor visit. Medicare will pay for some services during every stage of dementia care, such as cognitive assessments, hospital stays, prescription drugs and other services. Medicare will cover separate visit with your regular doctor or a specialist to do a full review of your cognitive function, establish or confirm a diagnosis like dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and develop a care plan. During this visit, your doctor may: • Perform an exam, talk with you about your medical history, and review your medications. • Create a care plan to help address and manage your symptoms. • Refer you to a specialist, if needed. • Help you understand more about community resources, like rehabilitation services, adult day health programs, and support groups. You can bring someone with you, like a spouse, friend, or caregiver, to help provide information and answers. Part B deductible and coinsurance may apply. (Source: Medicare & You: The official U.S. government Medicare handbook 2022, pp: 34-35) Contact PCOA, Pima county’s State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) at (520) 546-2011 for assistance with understanding your plan coverage and other options available to Pima county’s Medicare beneficiaries.

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