Medicare info available for EDC residents

Medicare open enrollment for 2015 is from Oct. 15-Dec. 7.

El Dorado County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program will give an update on Medicare benefits and costs for 2015 at three free community presentations:

• Oct. 20, 12:30pm, South Lake Tahoe Senior Center located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.

• Oct. 22, 1:30pm, Placerville Senior Center located at 937 Spring Street in Placerville.

• Oct. 23, 10am, El Dorado Hills Senior Center located at 990 Lassen Lane in El Dorado Hills.

HICAP is a nonprofit organization that gives free, unbiased information and counseling to Medicare beneficiaries, including people soon to become eligible for Medicare. HICAP is not affiliated with any insurance company, nor does it sell, endorse, or recommend any specific insurance product.

To schedule a free, individual appointment with a registered HICAP counselor, call 530.621.6369.