NEWS RELEASE — With concern for the health of Medicare beneficiaries during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has cancelled its 17 remaining Medicare seminars in seven locations throughout Wisconsin in March.

The seminars had been scheduled to provide important information about Medicare and Security’s Medicare plan options for individuals who will soon turn 65 years of age or have become eligible for Medicare for other reasons.

While individuals who had preregistered for a seminar have been notified, many in attendance sign up at the events. Cancellation notices are being posted at the seminar locations.

In lieu of attending a seminar, individuals who would like to get information about Medicare and Medicare plan options are encouraged to call Security’s Sales Department at 720-572-1769, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Those with hearing or speech impairments can call TTY: 711.

Security’s Consumer Sales Associates are experts on the advantages of each Medicare plan type and can explain when people are allowed to enroll, what is and is not covered, plan premiums and out-of-pocket costs. They can also help callers enroll over the phone if desired.

Beneficiaries can also find more information about Security’s Medicare plans online at www.securityhealth.org/Medicare20.

Cancelled seminars are as follows:

CityDateTimesLocation
WausauMarch 1310 a.m. & 1 p.m.Marshfield Clinic Wausau Center – Plaza Room, 2727 Plaza Drive
RhinelanderMarch 1610 a.m. & 1 p.m.AmericInn by Wyndham Rhinelander,

648 W. Kemp Street

NeenahMarch 1710 a.m. & 1 p.m.Best Western Premium Bridgewood Resort Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 Cameron Way
StanleyMarch 1810 a.m., 1 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.Martino’s, 965 Pine Street
OnalaskaMarch 1810 a.m., 1 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center,

3060 S. Kinney Coulee Road

Stevens PointMarch 1910 a.m., 1 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.SentryWorld – Community Room,

601 Michigan Avenue N.

MenomonieMarch 2010 a.m. & 1 p.m.Stout Ale House & Broadway Bowl,

1501 N. Broadway Street #1500