Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA/01) announced today that he will sponsor a series of workshops during the open enrollment season for the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. Those who are enrolled or wish to enroll in the program must sign up or make changes during the open enrollment period which begins November 15 and ends December 31. The following workshop is scheduled in Baxley this week:

Medicare Part D workshop: Friday, November 20, 9 am – 12 pm, Altamaha Technical College, 1334 Golden Isles Parkway West, RM 132.

Anyone eligible for this plan is encouraged to attend and bring with them a complete list of all prescriptions they are currently taking. Staff from Georgia Cares, a program of the Georgia Department of Human Resources and Division of Aging Services and Area Agencies on Aging, will also be on hand to answer questions.

To find out more about Medicare Part D, those interested may contact the Medicare offices at 1-800-MEDICARE or contact Georgia Cares at 1-800-669-8387 to find a plan that best suits their needs. For those who have questions about the workshop schedule, please call 912-367-7403.