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CCMH TO HOLD FREE MEDICARE SEMINAR
(Denison, IA) – Crawford County Memorial Hospital will host a free “Welcome to Medicare” seminar on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
The seminar, led by volunteer Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors, will be held in CCMH Conference Room D at 100 Medical Parkway in Denison from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
This one-hour educational seminar will be helpful for residents approaching retirement age as they explore their health insurance options, as well as for those currently on Medicare who want to better understand their coverage.
The “Welcome to Medicare” seminar will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare supplement insurance. Participants will learn what Medicare is and isn’t, how to avoid penalties for late enrollment in Medicare, and how to get the most out of their health and prescription benefit plans.
Connie Riesselman, a SHIIP volunteer at CCMH, says, “Some decisions and actions about Medicare can take place 3–6 months before you turn 65, so I encourage people not to wait until they are turning 65 to understand all there is to know about this important benefit.”
Participants are asked to register in advance by calling 712-265-2509. The deadline for registration is April 1.
“We're excited to offer this free seminar to the community,” says Dustin Durbin, Volunteer Services & Community Outreach Coordinator at CCMH. “Medicare is such an important program, and understanding what it offers helps ensure that everyone who’s eligible receives the health benefits they deserve.”
