Senior LinkAge Line to present Medicare program at Bemidji Senior Center

Bemidji Senior Center.jpg — The Bemidji Senior Center is located at 216 Third St. NW in downtown Bemidji.

By Pioneer Staff Report

May 07, 2025 at 9:46 AM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The Bemidji Senior Center will host a Senior LinkAge Line class on Medicare Money Saving Programs and Services at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at the senior center.

Attendees will learn about programs that can lower Medicare premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. The presentation will cover who qualifies for these programs and how to apply for assistance and program benefits, a release said.

Senior LinkAge Line will also explain Medicare preventive services, like free screenings, vaccines and wellness visits.

The Senior LinkAge Line is a free, statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota鈥檚 area agencies on aging. The service helps older Minnesotans and caregivers find answers and connect to the services and support they need.

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