Medicare check-up event set in VW

Van Wert independent/submitted information

The Van Wert County Check-Up Event is Monday, October 21, at the Van Wert Council on Aging, 220 Fox Road in Van Wert.

There will be a general Medicare Update Presentation at 10 a.m. and counseling appointments to follow. Those who would like a counseling session can schedule an appointment by calling 419.238.5011.

By attending this event, Medicare beneficiaries will learn about recent changes to Medicare, find out how the October15-December 7 Medicare annual election period works for them and receive tips on how to enroll for 2014 coverage in Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D) and/or Medicare health plan.