‘New to Medicare’ presentation set in Cambria

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) will sponsor a free seminar for people interested in better understanding Medicare at 2 p.m. Tuesday at The Cambria Connection, 870 Main St. in Cambria.

The presentation is titled “New to Medicare,” but organizers say that those who currently have Medicare are welcome to attend and could benefit from the detailed overview.

Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare, including what it covers, supplemental insurance, Part D prescription coverage, Medicare and employer group health plans and retiree health plan considerations.

HICAP , which offers free and unbiased counseling and information on Medicare issues, does not sell, recommend or endorse any insurance product, agent, insurance company or health plan. The presentation is a service of the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, HICAP with financial assistance from a grant provided by the Administration for Community Living, a federal Medicare administrative agency.

For more information about the presentation and to reserve a seat at this seminar, contact the local HICAP office at 800-434-0222, 928-5663, seniors@kcbx.net, or register online at www. centralcoastseniors.org.

This story was originally published March 16, 2016 at 10:17 AM with the headline "‘New to Medicare’ presentation set in Cambria."