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Page 4 - Senior's Lifestyle Publication Supplement To Shelby Shopper & Info It's A Good Life – SEPTEMBER 2010 SHIIP (Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program) Medigap Updates that went into Effect in June Have you heard about changes to Medigap (also known as Medicare supple- ment) coverage? Wondering if the changes will affect on your current Medigap poli- cy? Medigap policies are private insur- ance policies sold by insurance compa- nies through licensed agents. Beginning January 1992, Medigap policies became standardized, and there are no differences in the standardized plans among insurance carriers. Medigap policies are regulated by the state and must also comply with federal rules. Prior to June 1, 2010, there were 12 dif- Silver Belles Snag Trophy The Silver Belles Softball Team (55+ Senior Games team) recently competed in the Mt. Sinai Church Softball League and came away with the “Good Sportsmanship” trophy. The Silver Belles have participated in the league for a couple of years to help them prepare for the State Senior Games Softball Tournament (which will be held September 13-15, 2010). Cleveland County Senior Games and the COA/Senior Center is delighted to congratu- late the ladies on a job well-done. “Hot Tea…Sweet Treats And Politics” Meet the Candidates Tea Parties The Senior Center (100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC ) is happy to provide you with an opportunity to meet the candidates from both political parties, who are seeking election in the November General Elections. This is a great opportunity to meet each candidate personally, learn more about the candidate’s stand on the issues (particularly issues facing senior adults) and have time to express any concerns you have with the candidates. We encourage you to attend not only your party affiliation’s tea but the opposing party’s as well, in the hopes that these opportunities will help you make better informed decisions on Election Day. Both parties will provide hot tea and pick up desserts for persons attending the Senior Center’s version of a tea party meeting, so PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and should be made by the date listed below by calling 704-482-3488. Republican Meet the Candidate Tea: September 15, 2010 3:00 pm Registration Deadline September 10, 2010 Democrat Meet the Candidate Tea: September 22, 2010 3:00 pm Registration Deadline: September 17, 2010 CORNER CORNER Did you know on average, that our volunteers put in 2,500 hours a month, and at $8.00 per hour that’s a savings of $20,000.00 a month. Isn’t that AWESOME! We can’t thank our volunteers enough for all they do! Would you like to become a member of this wonderful group of volunteers? We are always in need of some new “blood”. There are so many different ways that you can help. Please call me or come to our next Volunteer Meeting on September 1, 2010 at 1:00 at the Neal Senior Center on 100 TR Harris Dr. I will go over the many activities and events that will be coming up in September and October. Thank you and hope to see you all. Lori Livingston - (704) 482-3488 WANTED VOLUNTEERS Do you have 4 hours a month? Need volunteers on Monday night 5:30 – 9:30 or in kitchen on Monday night 3:30 – 8:30 To help with BINGO at the Neal Senior Center. Please call Lori Livingston or Mary Hamrick @ (704) 482-3488 Bloodmobile Drive Big Success! Join the Neal Senior Center for the September 2010 Outdoor Flea Market. Find some great bargains on Friday, September 10th from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, come rain or shine. There are still a number of spaces available (at $5 each) if you would like to be a vendor. For more information or to reserve a space in the Center’s parking lot at 100 TR Harris Drive, Shelby, NC 28150, please call 704-482-3488. ferent standardized Medigap plans available that were identified by characters A through L (plus a High Deductible version of Plans F and J). In July 2008, Congress passed the Medicare improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) which authorized states to implement recom- mendations from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to update the Medicare Supplement model effective June 1, 2010. The changes effective June 1, 2010 include: A Hospice benefit is being added as a basic benefit to all plans sold. This benefit will cover cost-sharing for all Part A eligi- ble hospice and respite care expenses. This new benefit will not be added to policies issued prior to June 1, 2010. Medicap plans E, H, I, J and the High Deductible version of Plan J will no longer be available to purchase after May 31, 2010. People who purchased these policies prior to June 1, 2010, can keep them as the plans are guaranteed renewable for as long as premium continues to be paid. Two new plans, Plan M and Plan N, are being added. These plans have a higher cost-sharing (deductibles, co-payments) but are expected to have a lower premium cost. If your are currently covered under a Medigap policy issued before June 1, 2010, do you have to obtain one of the new 2010 standardized policies? No, you do not as your policy is guaranteed renewable as long as you pay your premium. However, if you would like to apply for a new 2010 standardized policy, you can do so but a company is not required to issue one to you. Your current company may offer you an opportunity to exchange your existing policy for a new 2010 standardized policy, but they are not required by laws to make this offer. Should you have questions concerning Medigap or any other Medicare product, please call the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) at 1-800- 443-9354. Counselors are available to assist you Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or you may contact Kristin Milam at 919-713-5238 or Katherine Cobb at 704- 482-3488. OUTDOOR Mary JameMary Jamersonrson Mary is an energetic, lovable, kind, interesting, and a humble person. She has been an active volunteer for many years. We are very proud of her as a volunteer in the Congregate Meal Site at the Patrick Center in Kings Mountain. She helps with commodities, flu shots, bingo and many other programs and activities at the Patrick Center. We would like to thank you for using your time to serve and share so unselfishly. May you continue to make a dif- ference in the lives of others as you continue to serve. 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