VAN Forum
Your Medicare: Making the Best Decisions - Bloomington
October 12, 2011
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Bloomington Civic Plaza
1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55431
Presenters;
Daniel McLaughlin, Center for health and Medical Affairs, University of St. Thomas
Stephanie Minor, Minnesota Board on Aging
Marilyn Theesfeld, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Medicare plan providers
With messages from Senator Klobuchar and Senator Franken
Register online now!
Open enrollment for Medicare benefits is earlier than usual this year: October 15 through December 7, 2011. VAN and Mature Voices Minnesota are partnering to provide an opportunity for you to learn about changes in Medicare and hear about options and costs from insurance providers. This forum will help you make informed choices.
We encourage you to pre-register but it is not required.
Register online now!

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FORUM NOTES
Whole Group Presentations
Dr. Derek Robinson, Center for Medicare and Medicaid
2012 Medicare Updates
Stephanie MinorSenior LinkAge Line® Program ConsultantMinnesota Board on Aging
Medicare in Minnesota 2012
Marilyn Theesfeld, Senior Outreach Specialist
Senior LinkAge Line® Who We Are and What We Do
Breakout Group Presentation
Rhonda Whitenack, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration
Robert Grams, Health Insurance Counselor, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging and MN SHIP
Welcome to Medicare:A,B,C and D