Seminar planned for Medicare-eligible residents

Independent Health will be holding free seminars for residents to learn about the Medicare Advantage plan at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19 at Banchetti’s, 550 N. French Road, Amherst.

Open enrollment for the plan, which allows Medicare beneficiaries to change prescription drug plans, ends Sunday, Dec. 31. The seminar helps residents make informed decisions about their coverage by speaking one-on-one with an Independent Health Medicare Specialist.

The seminar will also have information on the new lower monthly premiums, reduced co-pays and enhanced benefits beginning in 2007.

Anyone interested in attending should make a reservation at 635-4900 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. seven days a week, or at 1-800-958-4405.

Information is available at www.independenthealth.com.