Medicare recipients may qualify to have their Medicare Part B premiums paid in full or reduced if they are under the income and asset limits for the Medicare Savings Program. Those who qualify would have higher monthly Social Security checks. In 2011, the gross monthly income eligibility for an individual is under $1225 a month. Waupaca County volunteer Kris Shambeau will be at the following locations to gather individual’s information for eligibility consideration: • Iola Nutrition Center (at Living Oaks), 505 W. Iola St., from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. • Waupaca Senior Nutrition Site (at Trinity Lutheran Church), 206 E. Badger St., from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18. • Weyauwega-Fremont Senior Nutrition Site (at Weyauwga American Legion building), 303 N. Mill St., from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. People should bring a social security statement that shows their check amount and their Medicare card. They will be asked for information about how much they have in checking and savings accounts, CD’s and pension/annuity payments. Volunteers will help them fill out the initial one-page form. Personal information will be kept confidential. For more information, call Kathy Austin at 715-258-6278.
