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Macomb Community Action
Health and Community Services
21885 Dunham Road, Suite 10, Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 469-6999

Contact: Roneeka Pleasant-Brown

Phone: 586-469-5905

Email: Roneeka.Pleasant-Brown@macombgov.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 17, 2018

Macomb Community Action Office of Senior Services to offer first time Medicare enrollment assistance

Through the Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) "Happy Birthday 65!" initiative, Macomb Community Action Office of Senior Services is offering presentations and counseling assistance for Macomb County seniors that will be applying for Medicare for the first time.

A resident's initial Medicare enrollment period is three months before, three months after and the month of his or her 65th birthday. The MMAP "Happy Birthday 65!" program allows trained resource specialists to help consumers with their Medicare choices, including:

  • Understanding Medicare insurance needs
  • Comparing Medicare drug plans
  • Explaining Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Reviewing Medigap coverage choices
  • Applying for help to pay for Medicare coverage

 

"Happy Birthday 65!" presentations are scheduled for:

 

Wednesday, September 19, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Macomb Community Action (VerKuilen Building)

Training and Conference Center (Entrance C)

21855 Dunham Road, Clinton Township

 

Wednesday, September 26, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Southeast Michigan Indians (SEMII)

26641 Lawrence, Center Line

 

To register for either session, please call the Office of Senior Services at (586) 469-5228 or visit mca.macombgov.org.

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21885 Dunham Road, Suite 10, Clinton Township, MI 48036

http://mca.macombgov.org/

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