Senior Health Insurance Information Program

Confused by Medicare? Sorting piles of Medicare claims? Retiring?

We have a no cost solution for you. Mercy Medical Center-Clinton is proud to introduce the SHIIP- Senior Health Insurance Information Program to the public.

The State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program provides assistance at no cost to you. You can get assistance with:

• Medicare & insurance claims
• Long-term care insurance
• Medicare supplement insurance

SHIIP offers information on health insurance for Iowans 65 and over.

It’s free, confidential, and objective. Simply call 563-244-3532. We’ve got the kind of information that just makes sense.

The Facts About Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
Coming in 2006

Beginning January 1, 2006 new Medicare prescription drug plans will be available to people with Medicare.

These plans are different from the Medicare-approved drug discount cards, which will phase out by May 15, 2006.

Medicare prescription drug plans provide insurance coverage for prescription drugs. Like other insurance, if you join, you will pay a monthly premium and pay a share of the cost of your prescription.

Everyone will NEED to make a choice on joining or incur a penalty to join later.

Throughout 2005, Medicare will provide you with more information about Medicare prescription drug plans, including how to choose and join a drug plan that best meets your needs. In the fall of 2005, the Medicare and You 2006 Handbook will list the Medicare prescription drug plans available in your area.

If you have addition questions you can get information by calling 1-800-633-Medicare (633-4227) or visit www.medicare.gov.

Local SHIIP Counselors will also provide free counseling here at Mercy. Call 244-3532.