This news item expired on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 so the information below could be outdated or incorrect.
The Council on Aging and the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) announce information sessions, Medicare Choices Made Easy, for the third quarter of 2014. The information sessions explain how 
Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties, and ways that beneficiaries might save money.
The sessions are free and open to the public.
People new to Medicare, caregivers, and others who help senior citizens with their Medicare insurance should consider attending this informative class. The information presented is unbiased and accurate. No products are sold, recommended, or endorsed.
To reserve your place, register online at coabc.org or call the Council on Aging at 277-8288.
Medicare Information Session Schedule:
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July 15 - 6 to 8 p.m. South Buncombe Library
260 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803
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July 25 - 2 to 4 p.m. Reuter Center, UNC
One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804
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August 6 - 9 to 11 a.m. Leicester Community Center
2979 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, NC 28748
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August 20 - 6 to 8 p.m. Black Mountain Library
105 N. Dougherty Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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September 8 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Big Ivy Community Club
540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville, NC 28709