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Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024
From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Mountain Island (Community Room)

4420 Hoyt Galvin Way

Charlotte, NC 28214

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Are you eligible to enroll in Medicare but don’t know where to start? Have you wondered what your Medicare options are? Medicare can feel complicated, but this is where AARP can help. Join us for a free Medicare 101 event. In this session, we’ll share an overview of the parts of Medicare, coverage and costs, and your choices of Medicare plans.

 

We’ll explore:

- What Medicare IS

- Medicare coverage and costs

- Different Medicare options and what they mean for you

- Resources to help you with your unique situation

 

We’ll also share helpful resources like the AARP Medicare Enrollment ℠ Guide to walk you through the process and find support.

 

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					Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Mountain Island (Community Room)					</b></div>
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						4420 Hoyt Galvin Way					</div>
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						Charlotte, NC 28214						</span>
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			Medicare 101: Understanding Your Benefits					</h1>
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					<span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024<br>From 6:00&nbsp;p.m. to 7:00&nbsp;p.m. EST				</div>

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					Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Mountain Island (Community Room)					</b></div>
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						4420 Hoyt Galvin Way					</div>
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						Charlotte, NC 28214						</span>
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							<div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact:
					AARP NC				</div>
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			Medicare 101: Understanding Your Benefits					</h1>
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					<span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024<br>From 6:00&nbsp;p.m. to 7:00&nbsp;p.m. EST				</div>

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									<div><b>
					Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Mountain Island (Community Room)					</b></div>
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						4420 Hoyt Galvin Way					</div>
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						<span>
						Charlotte, NC 28214						</span>
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							<div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact:
					AARP NC				</div>
										<div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ncaarp@aarp.org">
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			Medicare 101: Understanding Your Benefits					</h1>
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					<span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024<br>From 6:00&nbsp;p.m. to 7:00&nbsp;p.m. EST				</div>

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					Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Mountain Island (Community Room)					</b></div>
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						4420 Hoyt Galvin Way					</div>
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						Charlotte, NC 28214						</span>
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							<div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact:
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			Medicare 101: Understanding Your Benefits					</h1>
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					<span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024<br>From 6:00&nbsp;p.m. to 7:00&nbsp;p.m. EST				</div>

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					Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Mountain Island (Community Room)					</b></div>
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						4420 Hoyt Galvin Way					</div>
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						Charlotte, NC 28214						</span>
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