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SUMMARY:Social Security and Medicare - Understanding Can Help Avoid Costly Mistakes! A Community Wide Workshop!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Southington Community Workshop!\nPresenters & Topic Split \n\nMary Lynch – Social Security: benefits\, timing\, and coordination\nChris Pisani – Medicare: enrollment\, coverage options\, and Part D changes\n\nTopics Covered: \n\nHow Social Security benefits are calculated and when to file (Mary)\n\nTypes of benefits available\, eligibility requirements\, planning tips\n\n\nCoordinating Social Security with Medicare for a smoother retirement transition (Mary + Chris)\nMedicare enrollment timelines (IEP/SEP/AEP) and how to avoid penalties (Chris)\nUnderstanding Medicare Part D—including today’s “donut hole” realities (Chris)\nCommon myths about Social Security and Medicare—debunked (Mary + Chris)\n\nTakeaways for Participants: \n\nClear guidance on when to file Social Security options and how timing affects benefits\nA simple roadmap for Medicare enrollment to avoid costly mistakes and penalties\nPractical tips to compare Medicare coverage (Original vs. Advantage; drug coverage basics)\nUp-to-date understanding of prescription drug coverage changes and planning considerations\nA vetted list of trustworthy resources to continue learning after the session\n\nCopy of Presentation Content for Participants\nTwo short outlines (one for Social Security\, one for Medicare) along with slide handouts will be provided to participants. \nAbout the Speakers:\n\n\n\nMary Lynch worked at the Social Security Administration (SSA) for 34 years\, where she helped thousands of people with their Medicare\, retirement\, survivor\, and disability benefits. Since retiring from SSA\, Mary\, a licensed insurance agent\, dedicates her expertise to guiding individuals through the social security and Medicare process.\nChris Pisani has 20+ years in insurance; the last 5 focused exclusively on Medicare education. Chris is mission-driven to make Medicare simple and stress-free for seniors and families.\n\n\n\nLearn with us! Register below to secure your space. There is no fee. This is not a sales program. This program is for education purposes. You will not be contacted without prior permission after partaking in the workshop.\nLite Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.southingtonchamber.com/event/social-security-and-medicare-understanding-can-help-avoid-costly-mistakes-a-community-wide-workshop/
LOCATION:Southington Public Library\, 255 Main St\, Southington\, CT\, 06489\, United States
CATEGORIES:CHAMBER NEWS,Community Event,EDU Workshop,program,Workshop
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