Have Medicare questions? Join a free “Welcome to Medicare” seminar on Tuesday, May 26th at Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC). The seminar will be held from 7–9 pm and is open to anyone interested in learning more about Medicare. To register for this session, call (712) 655-2072 by Monday, May 18th.
This seminar is one of several planned for 2026, with additional dates on July 28th, September 29th, and November 24th. Each session is held from 7–9 pm at MRHC and is open to anyone seeking a better understanding of Medicare. Attendees should enter through the Emergency entrance and follow the posted signs.
These seminars, offered by MRHC and the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), a free and confidential service, will cover Medicare Parts A & B benefits, Prescription Drug Benefits (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare supplement insurance, and tips to help individuals identify Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse.
Even if you’re not eligible for Medicare, MRHC’s volunteer SHIIP Counselor, Nancy Danner, encourages early education. “The best time to start getting information is before you actually need it, so I advise thinking about it at least 6–12 months before someone turns 65 years old,” she says.
Danner is also available every Wednesday at MRHC for one-on-one appointments. She offers guidance to help with Medicare decision-making and answers questions on benefits, plan options, and fraud protection. While she does not recommend specific plans or agents, she provides impartial, reliable information.
Anyone interested in making an appointment with Danner can email shiip.counselor@mrhcia.com or call 712-655-2072. If a client is only wishing to talk on the phone, they may leave their phone number, and Danner will return their call.
