Chicago Area Villages Collaborative Presents
Medicare Open Enrollment Again? Does this affect me?
With Karen Kolb, Chicago Department of Senior Services
Wednesday, October 8, 3–4 pm Central via Zoom
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“I’m already signed up for Medicare.”
“I have my own insurance.”
Yes, this may affect you. Or your friends. Or your family members. Don't fall in love with your plan. Learn how to determine if 2026 current coverage will continue to work for you or those you care for or care about.
The Chicagoland Villages Collaborative recognizes the importance of providing updated information to help you with your 2026 Medicare decisions. Medicare’s "open enrollment" period runs every year from October 15th until December 7th. This is the time Medicare Beneficiaries look at their plans, ensure it meets their needs, and make changes. Most years there are changes that occur in most plans.
Join us to learn about changes coming to Medicare in 2026. We will give you tools to help you make the best choices for the year ahead. Bring your questions.
Karen Kolb, MS, RFG is the Manager of Family and Support Services, Chicago’s Area Agency on Aging, the Senior Services Division of the Department of Family and Support Services. She administers a broad portfolio of in-home support programs for Chicago’s older adults that includes home-delivered and congregate meals, caregiver supports, legal services, and a variety of other programs.
Note:
The views expressed in this presentation are not necessarily the views of the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative or any of the individual Villages involved in coordinating and disseminating information related to this event.
Please consult within your personal network or reach out to a health insurance expert if you plan to make any changes to your current insurance plan.
What is the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative?
There are eight “Villages” in the Chicago area, all part of the international
Village Movement—grassroots organizations of older adults designed to help people age and thrive in their communities. Each Village reflects its community and leadership. We invite you to contact a Village
in your area to learn more about what we do and how you can join.
South Loop, Bronzeville:
South Loop Village
Oak Park/River Forest:
Arbor West Neighbors
South Side/Hyde Park:
Chicago Hyde Park Village
Far North Side:
Edgewater Village Chicago
North Shore suburbs:
Edgewater Village Chicago
Edgewater Beach Apartments:
Edgewater Village Chicago
Streeterville, River North, Gold Coast, Loop:
Edgewater Village Chicago
Lincoln Park, Near North side:
Edgewater Village Chicago
