Seniors Invited to Get the 'Straight Talk' on Medicare Changes

Medicare Part D to be Discussed at Free Community Forums

(January 12, 2006) — Healthcare options for seniors including Medicare’s new prescription drug program will be among the topics discussed at special community forums open to all Medicare-eligible individuals in Ventura County. The events, hosted by SCAN Health Plan, will be held as follows:

Tuesday, January 17, at 9 a.m. at the Marriott Hotel at 2055 Harbor Blvd. in Ventura. Tuesday, January 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriot at 600 East Esplanade Drive in Oxnard. Wednesday, January 18, at 10 a.m. at Logsdon’s Restaurant at 824 E. Santa Maria St. in Santa Paula. Wednesday, January 18, at 1:30 p.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites at 50 West Daily Drive in Camarillo. Tuesday, January 31 at 9 a.m. at Sunset Hills Country Club at 4155 Erbes Road in Thousand Oaks.

The recent Medicare changes mean not only more information to consider, but also more choices to make. These educational seminars are designed to help seniors understand their options and make informed decisions about their healthcare. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are encouraged. Call toll- free (877) 452-5896.

Founded in 1977, SCAN is one of the four largest Medicare Advantage Plans in all of California and consistently ranks as one of the state’s fastest growing. SCAN currently serves nearly 80,000 seniors in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. In addition to its health plan, SCAN also manages one of the largest and most successful Multi-Purpose Senior Service Projects (MSSP) in California providing community-based, long-term care and in-home personal-care coordination for low-income frail seniors. Further information may be obtained at www.scanhealthplan.com.