Events today and tomorrow in Tucson, Sierra Vista and Green Valley will include information on Medicare enrollment and fraud

TUCSON – The office of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will hold three workshops today and tomorrow to provide Southern Arizonans with comprehensive information on the Medicare program.

“Medicare is essential to seniors, but the options and programs frequently can be complex and difficult to understand,” said Pia Carusone, chief of staff to Giffords. “We want to give the congresswoman’s constituents the opportunity to get the right information directly from the experts.”

At the three workshops, representatives from Giffords’ office as well as from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will present information.

The workshops will cover issues dealing with enrollment, fraud and getting help with Medicare problems. Following the presentations, speakers will be available to answer individual and group questions.

The speakers:

• Peter Bauer of the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services will discuss the basics of Medicare enrollment, Medicare Part D, prescription drug plans, Medicare Savings Program and secondary insurance.

• Il Yong Jeon of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, will talk about trends in Medicare fraud, how to report Medicare fraud, tips on Medicare ID theft prevention and other ways to keep your personal health information safe.

• Dan Frey and Amanda Sapir of Giffords’ office will discuss common Medicare-related problems and what the office can do to help.

Those planning to attend one of the workshops are asked to RSVP by emailing RSVPGiffords@mail.house.gov or calling 520-881-3588 in Tucson or 520-459-3115 in Sierra Vista.

Media is welcome to attend.

The workshops will be held at:

• Tucson  

When: Monday, Sept. 26, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Where: YWCA, 525 N. Bonita Ave.

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• Green Valley

When: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Joyner-Green Valley Branch Library, 601 La Canada Drive, No. 101

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• Sierra Vista                                               

When: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Sierra Vista Public Library, 2600 E. Tacoma St.

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