Date/Time:
Thursday, September 26th at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location:
Spencer Road Library – Room 112
427 Spencer Road
St. Peters, MO 63376

Spencer Road Library – Room 112

Social Security Benefits & Medicare 101 

Course Code: SRMSRL0926

This course is offered FREE of charge, but Advance Registration is required. Space is limited so register early!

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Register by phone – Call 636-205-1120   (lines open 24/7)

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT OPTIONS & MEDICARE 101

 

This course covers the need to know facts about both Social Security and Medicare. 

This course is designed for those who are preparing for retirement – or in the earlier years of retirement – and planning to file for Social Security benefits. It is designed to take the confusion out of Social Security for you.

Course topics include spousal, divorcee, and survivor benefits. Other covered areas include how continuing to work can affect your benefit and when Social Security benefits are taxed. 

Most importantly you will learn how to elect the best filing option for your situation and the best time to file for your benefits.

Social Security – What You Will Learn

• How and when to file for Social Security benefits
• When working can impact your Social Security benefits
• Who is affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision 
• How spousal, divorcee, survivor, restricted application and reset strategies can increase your income 
• When other income affects the taxation of your benefits 
• Ways to maximize your Social Security benefits 

In addition, this educational course also covers what you need to know about Medicare.

You will learn the basics of Medicare so you can make an informed decision. This course is designed to remove the confusion about Medicare including what is and is not covered. 

The four parts of Medicare will be explained so you can better understand your options. Supplements and Advantage plans are given special emphasis so you can make an informed choice. 

Medicare – What You Will Learn 

• When and how to enroll in Medicare 
• Meaning of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D
• How original Medicare and Advantage Plans differ 
• When an Advantage Plan may be best for you
• How your income may increase your Parts B and D costs 
• When Medicare covers long-term care and the trigger that shifts costs to you