LAKEPORT >> Sutter Lakeside Hospital will host its monthly Wellness & Stroke Recovery support group on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 4:30 p.m. — 6 p.m. in the hospital conference room. Light refreshments will be provided.
Frank Nelson of the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocay Program (HICAP) will educate attendees on Medicare, including how to enroll and the program’s benefits. He will answer questions from the audience, as well as talk about available insurance options.
Medicare open enrollment began on Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. During open enrollment, qualified persons can sign up for coverage, or make changes to existing plans. Those already covered by Medicare do not need to sign up each year, however, open enrollment allows patients to review or change coverage.
“Navigating Medicare can be daunting,” said Nikki Bullock, LCSW, Sutter Lakeside Hospital. “This open forum allows participants to learn more about their Medicare options, as well as get their questions answered in a face-to-face setting. We believe the public should be educated about their insurance so they can make the choice that best fits individual needs.”
The group is free and open to the public. For questions or for more information, contact Nikki Bullock, LCSW, by phone at (707) 262-5015 or by email at BullocN1@sutterhealth.org
