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THU · MAY 7 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Medicare 101

ft. Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Services

Villard Square Branch· 5190 North 35th Street
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Learn the ins and outs of Medicare in a series of clear, practical sessions.

Part I

The details

About this event

Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, but this series at the Villard Square Branch aims to simplify the process. Over four sessions, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Medicare, from the basics to more complex topics like Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Coverage. Each session is designed to build on the last, making it a cohesive learning experience.

The sessions are led by Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Services, ensuring you receive expert guidance and up-to-date information. Whether you're new to Medicare or looking to deepen your understanding, these sessions offer valuable insights. The library setting provides a comfortable space to learn and ask questions.

From the organizer

This series will help you understand how Medicare coverage works as a whole. Each presentation will refer to the others, so join us for all four. May 7: Medicare 101 Medicare can be complicated. When to enroll, what is covered, how much does it cost? Join us to learn the basics of Medicare and how it will work for you. June 9: Medicare Advantage Over 50% of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Join us to learn how Medicare Advantage plans work and learn to be proactive with your plan. July 7: Medicare Preventive Service Did you know Medicare benefits include free screenings and counseling? Join us to find out more about the free services available through Medicare. August 11: Medicare Part D Prescription Coverage Medicare never covered prescribed medicine until 2006. Come join us to learn more about how Part D covers your drugs and the payment structure.
— Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Services

Getting in

  • Free — Just Show Up

  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

What's It Actually Like?

Energy2/5
ZenMosh Pit
Chill
Academia
Quiet

Who'll Be There

Older adults, likely aged 60 and above, caregivers or family members accompanying them, and individuals interested in understanding Medicare options, possibly from a local community or neighborhood.

How the Room Feels

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

What You'll Leave With

A new skill

Who It's For

Social style:
Comfortable solo
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Library rules. Whispers and a calm body — this is not a talking-out-loud room.

Seated throughoutQuiet expected

The crowd

Low-key. You can show up alone, sit back, and receive. No pressure to mingle or perform.

You'll leave with

A new skill

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