For Immediate Release – Lawton, OK, Aug. 10, 2005
CU’s Southwest AHEC partners with local entities
to present forum on upcoming Medicare changes
The Cameron University Southwest Area Health Education Center (Southwest AHEC) will team up with
Heartland Home Health, Hospice and the Social Security Administration to present a public forum about
Medicare Part D, the new drug prescription coverage that is scheduled to take effect January 2006.
The forum begins at 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, in the Shepler Center Wichita Room on CU’s main campus
in Lawton. Parking is available both in the North Shepler parking lot and the South Shepler parking lot,
located off of F Ave.
During the forum, Janice Fritsch from the local Social Security office will present information concerning
Medicare Part D and the additional help her office will supply to those who qualify. Individuals who qualify
for aid under the Medicare Part D could save thousands of dollars.
Fritsch will supply applications and assistance will be available for anyone who wishes to apply that
afternoon. Those who attend the forum and wish to apply need to bring proof of income. Personnel from the
Social Security office will then review application and send eligibility letters.
To register for the Medicare Part D forum call Debbie at 1-877-224-3077. For more information, visit the
Social Security website at www.socialsecurity.gov or call the toll free help line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1800-325-0778) to apply over the phone.
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