Do you, a family member or friend need help with the Medicare Insurance Maze? Want to learn more about Medicare Part D – the NEW Prescription drug benefit?

Introducing...

"Service In the Neighborhood for Seniors", a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois program specially designed to offer an opportunity to meet face to face with our expert representatives to answer questions and provide information on Medicare and Supplemental Insurance. Call 1-800-382-4548 to find a representative in your neighborhood or to schedule a free educational program for your senior group or organization.

HELP IS ON THE WAY...

Need help choosing a Medicare Supplemental Plan? Want to learn more about Medicare part D? Have questions about eligibility, benefits, pricing, switching options, travel coverage, prescription drugs, our Medicare Select options and more? We understand how vital this coverage is for you.  We have several ways to serve you.

Drop by one of our many Medicare Help Desks or educational programs conveniently located near you! View the calendar below-

Please visit us at:

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If You Work With Seniors...

You should know about our programs. Service In the Neighborhood for Seniors, sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shied of Illinois, is a simple and informative way for seniors to get facts on Medicare, exercise, and other important issues. Our trained representatives offer group presentations and individual counseling – all in your own neighborhood, all provided free. Please call 1-800-382-4548 to learn more or to schedule a program.

Educational Programs...

Today's health insurance is a complex issue. Let the "Service In The Neighborhood for Seniors"; program put its 20 years experience to work for your group. It has been our motto from the beginning to take difficult Medicare issues and present them in an easily understood format.

Take advantage of our experience and schedule one or more of our free seminars for you group. Additionally, all of our programs are offered in Spanish.

Programs to choose from for your group or organization:

• Understanding Medicare: Explains the basics of Medicare in a simple manner.

• Making Sense of Medicare Part D: Is an informative program that breaks down the individual Part D benefit pieces in an easily understood format and puts them together to solve the Medicare Part D puzzle.

• Testing Your Medicare Knowledge: A fun way to see just how much you know about Medicare benefits.

• Medicare ABC's: Is an interactive program dealing with various aspects of Medicare that involves the entire audience.

• Diagnosing your Medicare Paperwork: Teaches the audience how to interpret the paperwork that comes with using your Medicare benefits.

• Medicare Supplemental Insurance: Gives an overview of the choices of insurance programs that supplement your Medicare benefits.

• Preventive Benefits: Updates on all the Medicare preventive benefits for beneficiaries including specific tests and screenings and the reasons why you should know more.

• Rx Review: Invites a licensed pharmacist to answer common questions regarding prescription medication.

• Basic Education on Prescription Medication: Informative presentation on the "basics" of prescriptions...how they are written, what they mean and questions to ask your pharmacist.

• Seniorcise: Invites a fitness expert to demonstrate stretching and toning exercises and how to stay active.

• Community Events: We participate in local, county and statewide events such as health Fairs, conferences and expos.

• Medicare Help Desk: We provide free one on one Medicare information and answers to your Medicare questions at convenient locations throughout Illinois.

Attend one of these "Services In The Neighborhood for Seniors" seminars, visit us at one of our many Medicare Help Desks or local community events to learn more about Medicare, the Medicare Part D benefits and important preventative benefits. Most events are free: however, some may require an admission fee. Call 1-800-382-4548 for more information.