Ela Township Sponsors ‘Medicare 101'

Ela Township and its “55 Plus” program will hold a free event designed to benefit seniors, and their caregivers regarding Medicare.

The informational session will be held at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the Ela Township Community Center, 380 Surryse Road. An optional lunch for attendees will be served at 11:30 a.m.

The event, ‘Medicare 101’ will be taught by a senior health insurance program specialist. Individuals will be given information to navigate the Medicare system, including benefit options, and how to make the best personal choices for the upcoming enrollment period from October 15 until December 7. Participants also will learn how to change plans if they were previously insured under the Illinois Cares Rx Program.

Though the event is free of charge, registration is required. Please call the Ela Township Community Center at (847) 438-9160 to be included in this important event.

Ela Township serves 40,000+ residents in all (or part) of Barrington, Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, North Barrington and portions of unincorporated Palatine and Mundelein.