Hoekstra's office to host Medicare session

CADILLAC - Representatives from U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra's office will host a free, daylong session to help seniors identify a Medicare Part D prescription plan that best fits their needs.

The deadline for Medicare beneficiaries to enroll is May 15, after which they will need to wait until the next open enrollment period of Nov. 15 through Dec. 31 to avoid paying a 1 percent per month penalty that they do not enroll.

The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at Baker College of Cadillac, Room 301, 9600 E. 13th St.

Area residents should RSVP by contacting Hoekstra's Holland District Office at (616)395-0030. Seniors should bring a complete list of prescribed medications, their Social Security and Medicare ID numbers, any supplemental health insurance information and their Social Security Medicare letter if they received one in the mail.

In addition to Hoekstra's staff, members of the Social Security Administration, local senior advocacy groups and medical assistance program volunteers will be on hand.