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Health Insurance 101

DateBox EventDetailTime EventDetailLocation
Mar
11
Wed
Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sixty Forward Center
Ames, IA

Health insurance can feel confusing, but this session will break it down in easy-to-understand terms. This talk will cover Medicare basics, other types of coverage like Medicare Advantage, Medigap and commercial insurance, common insurance words and what they mean, how payments are handled, who financial counselors are and how they can help, and helpful programs like SHIIP that offer free guidance.

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Description

Presented by Heather Vandewater, Revenue Cycle Director, Mary Greeley Medical Center.

Health insurance can feel confusing, but this session will break it down in easy-to-understand terms. This talk will cover Medicare basics, other types of coverage like Medicare Advantage, Medigap and commercial insurance, common insurance words and what they mean, how payments are handled, who financial counselors are and how they can help, and helpful programs like SHIIP that offer free guidance.  By the end, you will have a clearer picture of how insurance works and where to find support.

Contact

Prime Time Alive at 515-239-2423 or 800-303-9574, send an email

Schedule & Location

Schedule

Date Time Location
1. Wed, March 11 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Sixty Forward Center

Location Details

  • Sixty Forward Center
    205 S. Walnut Ave.
    Ames, IA 50010
    Main: 515-233-2906

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