New Medicare Cards Are Coming
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Services will be mailing out new Medicare cards to all current Medicare beneficiaries. The roll out for Connecticut residents will begin in June 2018. CMS hopes to have all new Medicare cards mailed out to beneficiaries by April 2019. The card will have a new claim number (will no longer be social security numbers) and will look slightly different. Once you receive your new card, you can begin using it immediately for
your medical services. All cards will be mailed to the address that Social Security has on file. If your address has changed, please contact Social Security Administration to update.
* SCAM ALERT*
With the roll out of new Medicare cards, scammers are up to their old tricks. Phone calls are being made to Medicare beneficiaries stating that in order for new cards to be received, personal information is needed (ie: social security numbers, identity information, etc.). Please be aware that neither Medicare nor CMS are making any calls to Medicare beneficiaries in order to process new cards.
Thursdays- BENEFITS COUNSELING
BENEFITS COUNSELING—With Natalie will be available on Thursdays to all seniors 60 years old or over. Please call 860-889-5960 for an appointment. This program is supported by Sr. Resources Agency on Aging with Title III funds made available under the Older Americans Act.
Wednesday, November 14th- Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Join us for this informative presentation on the 10 early warning signs of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is a disease that causes slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. This presentation will help differentiate between normal age related forgetfulness and Alzheimer’s disease indicators. This talk is recommended for anyone who is interested
in learning more about the early detection of Alzheimer’s and related dementias; and will give you a better understanding of those suffering from this disease.
Sign up at reception if you will be attending.
Presentation by Kristine Johnson, Eastern Regional Director – Alzheimer’s Association
Legislative Updates!
Congressman Courtney
will be at the Senior Center on
Wednesday, Sept. 19th at 10:30 AM.
Join us to learn more on senior related issues.
Tuesday, November 13th- AARP Driver Safety- Smart Driver Course
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. It has given millions of older drivers the skills and tools they need to drive safely on today’s roads. In fact, 97% of those who take it change at least one driving behavior.
And the best part? There are no tests to pass – just useful information to keep you safe on the road!
You may get an insurance discount after taking this course! Auto insurance companies in most states provide a multi-year discount to course graduates! Please consult your insurance agent for more information about discounts available to you from taking this class.
Cost: $15 AARP Members $20 AARP Non-Members
Pay by check or cash on the day of the class
Please sign up at Reception – Space is Limited.