Sebelius to highlight Medicare-covered preventive services, extended enrollment period from October 15 to December 7
HERSHEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- On Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius will discuss the extended Medicare Open Enrollment Period and new benefits under the Affordable Care Act at Mohler Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The enrollment period will begin earlier this year on Saturday, October 15 and has expanded to seven weeks to allow eligible beneficiaries more time to find the best plan that meets their needs. At the event, Secretary Sebelius will also take questions from seniors about the new choices and benefits that Medicare now covers under the Affordable Care Act.
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WHO: |
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius | |
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WHEN: |
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 | |
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Event begins at 11:00 AM – b-roll opportunities |
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Mohler Center | |
| 25 Hope Drive, Hershey, PA | ||
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Keith Maley, [email protected] |
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Event is open to credentialed members of the media only.
Note: All HHS press releases, fact sheets and other press materials are available at http://www.hhs.gov/news.
CONTACT:
HHS Press Office
202-690-6343
KEYWORDS: United States North America Pennsylvania
INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Health Public Policy/Government Healthcare Reform Public Policy State/Local White House/Federal Government Professional Services Insurance General Health Managed Care
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