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The Basics of Medicare and Special Medicare Considerations for People in New Jersey

Medicare can be confusing, but understanding your options and knowing when to act can help you make more informed healthcare decisions.

Join us for an informative presentation covering:

  • Medicare Basics
    • Understanding Parts A, B, C, and D
    • How Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans work
    • How the different parts of Medicare work together
  • Turning 65 & Continuing to Work
    • What to consider if you plan to work past age 65
    • Whether to enroll in Medicare or remain on an employer-sponsored health plan
    • Important enrollment timelines and potential mistakes to avoid
  • NJ PAAD
    • Learn about New Jersey's Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) program
    • How eligible older adults and individuals with disabilities may save money on prescription medications
  • A New Jersey Medicare Consideration: WISeR
    • Learn about WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction), a CMS study taking place in New Jersey
    • Understand who may be affected and how the program applies to Medicare beneficiaries with Supplement plans
    • Learn about new prior authorization requirements for certain Medicare services
    • Discuss what this developing, potentially six-year study could mean for Medicare recipients in New Jersey

Whether you're approaching Medicare eligibility, already enrolled, or helping a loved one navigate Medicare, this presentation will provide practical information to help you better understand your options and make informed decisions.

Date:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Wallington - Meeting Room
BCCLS Library:
Wallington's John F. Kennedy Memorial Library
Audience:
  Adults     Seniors  
Categories:
  Health & Wellness  
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