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Sitkans Invited to Medicare and Social Security Retirement Benefits Presentation

SITKA – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) and Cynthia Gibson, CFP® with Waddell & Reed, Inc. invite all Sitkans to attend a joint presentation aimed at answering questions about Medicare and Social Security retirement benefits. The event is Friday, April 19, 2019, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Harrigan Centennial Hall and includes lunch.

It is common for people to be unsure of their Medicare options, the coverage they need, and when they should sign up to begin receiving Social Security benefits.  Susan Briles, a Certified Medicare Specialist with the Patient Health Benefits team at SEARHC will speak about Medicare options and avoiding the pitfalls and penalties that may surprise some.  Cynthia Gibson, CFP® a Financial Advisor with Waddell & Reed will speak about how to make the most of Social Security benefits.  Both will be available for questions following their presentations.

SEARHC is a Certified Application Counselor agency offering free assistance to all Southeast residents.  SEARHC/Susan Briles and Waddell & Reed, Inc. are not affiliated in any way.  For more information, call Susan Briles at (907)966-8662 or Cynthia Gibson from Waddell & Reed at (907) 966-2803. People may also find additional health insurance information at searhc.org/patient-resources/health-insurance.