Medicare is offering coverage for prescription drugs.
• Everyone with Medicare is eligible to join a plan regardless of income or health.
• Brand name and generic drugs are covered
• To obtain Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage one must enroll.
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a Medicare Choices Workshop for new Medicare enrollees, caregivers and health professionals.
Attendees will receive a better understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, learn about Medicaid benefits for the elderly and Social Security''''s Extra Help Program.
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Place: South Pearl River County Senior Center
45 El Patch Parkway, Picayune (Behind Walmart)
Call for more information or to RSVP
601-798-9892 or MICAP Coordinator (800) 800-444-8014
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a Medicare Choices Workshop for the senior members, Caregivers and staff of Moss Point Senior Center.
Attendees will receive a better understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, learn about the benefits of Mississippi Medicaid Program for elderly or disabled people, including information on how to get help with out of pocket costs for prescription drugs.
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Place: Moss Point Senior Center
5343 Jefferson Street, Moss Point, MS 39563
For Directions to the senior center call 769-3292
For information on the Medicare Workshop call: MICAP Coordinator 228-314-1469
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will present to the case managers and administrative staff of Lutheran Episcopal Services in Mississippi, information and services provided by SMPDD Area Agency on Aging and MICAP, including information on Medicare, Medicaid and Extra Help benefits from Social Security.
Time: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Place: Lutheran Episcopal Services in Mississippi, Colonial Plaza, Suite #2, 412 Hwy 90, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
For more info contact: Lorena Diaz, Case Manager Supervisor 228-234-4853 or email: diaz@lesm.org
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a Medicare and LIS Workshop for the senior members, Caregivers and staff of Stone County Senior Center.
Attendees will receive a better understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, learn about the benefits of Mississippi Medicaid Program for elderly or disabled people, and receive information on SSA''s Extra Help Program.
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Place: Stone County Senior Center
1240 Magnolia Drive South, Wiggins, MS 39577
For Directions call: 601-528-5952
For information on the Workshop call: MICAP 228-314-1469 or 1491
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a Medicare and LIS Workshop for the senior members, Caregivers and staff of Lyman Senior Center.
Attendees will receive an update on Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, Mssissippi Medicaid Program for elderly or disabled people, and receive information on SSA''s Extra Help Program.
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Place: Lyman Senior Center
14592 County Farm Road, MS 39503
For Directions call: 228-832-2606
For information on the Workshop call: MICAP 228-314-1469 or 1491
Description:
The MICAP/SHIP Coordinator will be abaliable to counsel people with Medicare problems/concerns. Contact Angie Branch at North Central Area Agency on Aging at (662)283-2675 or 1-888-427-0714.
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Southwest MS Planning and Development Dsitrict/Area Agency on Aging
A MICAP Counselor is available to All Medicare Beneficiaries in the Southwest area that need assistance with Medicare Part D, Extra Help Applications, Medicare Advantage, or any other insurance issues either by phone or for one-on-one counseling.
To schedule an appointment, call Michell Singleton at 1-800-338-2049 or (601) 446-6044 ext. 16 or email me at michell@swmpdd.com.
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will present to the Dementia Caregivers Support Group of Garden Park Medical Center, a Medicare Choices Workshop.
Attendees will receive a better understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, learn about Medicaid benefits for the elderly and Social Security''s Extra Help Program.
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Place: Garden Park Medical Center, Rooms 2 & 3
15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS 39501
For more info contact: Brenda Crew 228-575-7115
Description:
SMPDD/AAA VISTA Volunteers will participate in the Memorial Senior Services Health and Fitness Fair to provide information on consumer protection and awareness, identity theft, and Medicare Programs.
Also, participants may bring up to three (3) bags of any and all important papers, letters or mail you no longer have use for to be Shredded by VISTA Volunteers.
FREE Health Screenings and FLU Vaccines
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Place: West Harrison County Civic Center
Espy Avenue, Long Beach, MS
For Directions or more information call: 228-865-3603 or 867-5210
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a Medicare and LIS Workshop for the senior members, Caregivers and staff of George County Senior Citizens Center.
Attendees will receive an update on Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, Mississippi Medicaid Program for elderly or disabled people, and SSA''s Extra Help Program.
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Place: George County Senior Citizens Center
7102-A Hwy 98 East, MS 39452
For Directions and information call: 601-947-2162
Description:
The MICAP/SHIP Coordinator will be abaliable to counsel people with Medicare problems/concerns. Contact Angie Branch at North Central Area Agency on Aging at (662)283-2675 or 1-888-427-0714.
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Southwest MS Planning and Development Dsitrict/Area Agency on Aging
A MICAP Counselor is available to All Medicare Beneficiaries in the Southwest area that need assistance with Medicare Part D, Extra Help Applications, Medicare Advantage, or any other insurance issues either by phone or for one-on-one counseling.
To schedule an appointment, call Michell Singleton at 1-800-338-2049 or (601) 446-6044 ext. 16 or email me at michell@swmpdd.com.
Trustmark Bank sponsors Health Fair for associates. Basement Multipurpose Room of Trustmark''s Corporate Main office on Capitol Street, 7:00 a.m. to 2;00 p.m. Contact Betty Green 601.359.9663.
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a Medicare and LIS Workshop for the senior members, Caregivers and staff of South Pearl River County Senior Center.
Attendees will receive an update on Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, Mssissippi Medicaid Program for elderly or disabled people, and receive information on SSA''''s Extra Help Program.
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Place: South Pearl River County Senior Center
45 El Patch Parkway, Picayune, MS 39466
For Directions or more info call: 601-798-9892
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a Medicare and LIS Workshop for the senior members, Caregivers and staff of Hancock County Senior Center.
Attendees will receive an update on Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, Mssissippi Medicaid Program for elderly or disabled people, and receive information on SSA''''s Extra Help Program.
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Place: Hancock County Senior Center
601 Bookter Street, Bay St Louis, MS 39520
For Directions or more info call: 228-467-9292
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a Medicare and LIS Workshop for the senior members, Caregivers and staff of Saucier Senior Center.
Attendees will receive an update on Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, Mssissippi Medicaid Program for elderly or disabled people, and receive information on SSA''''s Extra Help Program.
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Place: Saucier Senior Center
24014 Church Street, Saucier, MS 39574
For Directions or more info on Workshop call: 228-832-5835
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a MICAP Volunteers Training and Recruitment 4-hour Workshop covering:
* Medicare Plan Intensives (current and 2009)
* LIS "Extra Help" letters and information
* Open Enrollment Periods
* Update on Medicaid for Aged and Disabled People
* MICAP Volunteer Opportunities
MICAP will also exhibit and offer information on AAA services and community resources.
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm (lunch provided)
Place: SMPDD, 9229 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
To RSVP call: MICAP at 1-800-444-8014 or 228-314-1469 or 1491 or email: micap@smpdd.com
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a Medicare Choices Workshop for the senior members of Pascagoula Senior Citizens Center and for anyone interested in attending.
Attendees will receive a better understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, learn about the benefits of Mississippi Medicaid Program for the elderly or disabled, including help from the LIS Extra Help Program from Social Security.
Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Place: Pascagoula Senior Citizens Center
618 Delmas Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39567
RSVP with Melani Caver, Director 228-769-8329 or Cynthia Caldwell, MICAP Coordinator 228-314-1469
Description:
The MICAP/SHIP Coordinator will be abaliable to counsel people with Medicare problems/concerns. Contact Angie Branch at North Central Area Agency on Aging at (662)283-2675 or 1-888-427-0714.
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Southwest MS Planning and Development Dsitrict/Area Agency on Aging
A MICAP Counselor is available to All Medicare Beneficiaries in the Southwest area that need assistance with Medicare Part D, Extra Help Applications, Medicare Advantage, or any other insurance issues either by phone or for one-on-one counseling.
To schedule an appointment, call Michell Singleton at 1-800-338-2049 or (601) 446-6044 ext. 16 or email me at michell@swmpdd.com.
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will participate in the First Senior Health and Wellness Expo in Collins, MS. The health fair is hosted by the USM MS Extension Services of Covington.
Information on Area Agency on Aging, Medicare Plans, Medicaid, Prescription Assistance Programs, Health screenings, demonstrations, handouts, door prizes and refreshments will be provided.
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
Place: Covington Multi Purpose Building
Collins, MS
For more info contact: Cynthia Caldwell, MICAP Coordinator 800-444-8014
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a Medicare Choices Workshop to individuals turning 65 or becoming eligible for Medicare. The workshop will include information on Medicare Parts A, B, C and D; also, questions will be answered pertaining to other health insurance coverage and assistance with prescription drug costs and premiums.
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Place: SMPDD Area Agency on Aging
9229 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
RSVP with Cynthia Caldwell, MICAP Coordinator (800) 444-8014 or (228) 314-1469
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Description:
The MICAP/SHIP Coordinator will be in Grenada at the First Health Pharmacy in the Medical Complex to provide one-on-one counseling to individuals who need assistance with Medicare. To make an appointment call Angie Branch at (662)283-2675.
Description:
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will facilitate a Medicare Choices Workshop for new Medicare enrollees, caregivers and health professionals.
Attendees will receive a better understanding of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, learn about Medicaid benefits for the elderly and Social Security''''s Extra Help Program.
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Place: Oak Grove Community Center (Voting Precinct)4956 Old Highway 11, Hattiesburg
RSVP with Cynthia Caldwell, MICAP Coordinator (800) 800-444-8014 or (601) 794-8504
Description:
October 26-29 SE4A Conference, in conjunction with Annual Conference on Aging and LongTerm Care, Beau Rivage, Biloxi
Description:
The MICAP/SHIP Coordinator will be abaliable to counsel people with Medicare problems/concerns. Contact Angie Branch at North Central Area Agency on Aging at (662)283-2675 or 1-888-427-0714.
Time:
8:00am - 4:00pm
Description:
Southwest MS Planning and Development Dsitrict/Area Agency on Aging
A MICAP Counselor is available to All Medicare Beneficiaries in the Southwest area that need assistance with Medicare Part D, Extra Help Applications, Medicare Advantage, or any other insurance issues either by phone or for one-on-one counseling.
To schedule an appointment, call Michell Singleton at 1-800-338-2049 or (601) 446-6044 ext. 16 or email me at michell@swmpdd.com.
SMPDD/AAA MICAP Coordinator will participate and network at the Petal Senior Health Fair Event sponsored by Wesley Medical Center. The MICAP Booth will exhibit and offer information on AAA services, Medicare, Rx Discount Plans, Medicaid and Social Security benefits !
Petal is located in Forrest County. The Senior Citizens Health Fair offer residents, newcomers, and local business professionals the opportunity to spotlight their products and services that may be of interest to local senior citizens and newcomers.
Exhibitors will offer FREE health screenings, samples, and discount coupons and gifts.
The crowd will enjoy door prizes, FREE health screenings, and a godd source of information.
Time: 9am-12pm at Petal Civic Center.
For directions or for more information contact:
Nina Williamson, RN Community Education 601-268-5056