Planning for Medicare--Countdown to 65 is a no-cost seminar that helps those approaching Medicare eligibility understand Medicare health insurance options outside of employer-sponsored coverage. It will be led by a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative in collaboration with the Charlton Public Library and the Charlton Senior Center.

Covered in this session:

Medicare and Medicare Parts A and B

Medicare enrollment timeline

Medigap plans that supplement Medicare coverage

Medicare Advantage plans, such as HMOs and PPOs

Medicare Part D prescription drug plans

Plans and programs available to early retirees, such as COBRA