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Woodbridge Township Seniors Learn About Medicare Options at Informative Conference

GovWire

Updated: Mar 16, 2024

WOODBRIDGE, NJ (GovWire) - Senior citizens of Woodbridge Township gathered for a Medicare conference to learn about the various programs available to them, including the Medicare Open Enrollment and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). The conference, organized by the Senior Services department, aimed to educate seniors on how to make informed decisions about their healthcare coverage.


Michelle Morgan, director of senior services, welcomed the attendees and introduced the panel of presenters, which included Mary McGarry, director of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, and Charles Clarkson, project director of the Senior Medicare Patrol of New Jersey.


During the conference, McGarry spoke about the importance of the SHIP program, which helps seniors navigate through the Medicare program in an unbiased way. "They're not licensed insurance agents. They're not trying to sell you any one product over the other. They're there to help you understand your choices so you can make an educated decision," she said.


Clarkson, on the other hand, focused on the issue of Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse. He emphasized the importance of protecting oneself from these issues by being vigilant and reading one's statements carefully. "Billing for services never provided is the number one fraud," he said.


The conference also included a robust discussion on the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which runs from October 15th to December 7th. This is the time for Medicare enrollees to review and select their coverage options for the upcoming year.


The conference was well-received by the attendees, who appreciated the opportunity to learn more about their healthcare options. One attendee, who preferred to remain anonymous, said, "I just got on Medicare this year and it's time to renew again. So I was saying, is there someone who can help me understand all those parts, like Part A, Part B, Part D, and Part C?" The answer, of course, is yes - the SHIP program is there to help.


Overall, the conference was a success, providing valuable information to seniors in the Woodbridge Township community. As Morgan said in her opening remarks, "Fall is the time for Medicare enrollees to review and select 2024 coverage."


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