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New Mexico\u2019s Aging and Long-Term Services Department\u00a0[ALTSD]\u00a0will be hosting Medicare 101 segments for beneficiaries, their caregivers, and their family<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n NEW MEXICO\u00a0\u2014<\/b><\/span><\/span>\u00a0Starting Medicare can be confusing and overwhelming. People are bombarded by high-pressure sales tactics and need to know where to turn for information they can trust. New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department\u2019s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers New Mexico residents free, expert, unbiased information and assistance with their Medicare decisions. Get the information you need to make the best decision for your situation through these new, free virtual Medicare 101 workshop. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n This program is the first of its kind for the state. The free Medicare 101 workshop will introduce Medicare beneficiaries, their caregivers and family members to the benefits and how to navigate the complexities of the program. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n After attending a recent workshop, participant Jennifer Pruett said, \u201cThank you for all your help. My husband and I are on the way to an exciting future, and your seminar, support and contacts really helped us get there. We would not be nearly as confident and relaxed as we are now if we had not attended your class. What a resource!\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n ALTSD SHIP Benefit Counselor and Regional Coordinator Kris Winterowd, who leads the workshop, said, \u201cThere are no right or wrong answers when it comes to Medicare, it\u2019s a matter of understanding the options and choosing the type of coverage that best fits your needs. It\u2019s a pleasure to offer people the unbiased information and assistance they need to move forward confidently with their Medicare decisions.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n MEDIA ADVISORY:<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Medicare 101 workshops will be offered the first Wednesday of every month starting June 2, 2021 from 9:30 \u2013 11:00 <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n