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THE NEBRASKA HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION, COUNSELING, AND ASSISTANCE (NICA) PROGRAM

MARCH 2002 NICA NEWS

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS

Barbara Graham

Barbara volunteered for a public presentation in October at the Aurora Senior Center. Paula Salsbury-Haisch, Medicare Fraud Information Specialist, spoke to the Medicare beneficiaries and the pre-enrollees who attended.

Dick Messersmith

Dick Messersmith gave a public presentation at the Phelps County Senior Center in Holdrege to an estimated 70 people. He spoke about Medicare Fraud and Abuse, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Prescription drug assistance, Medicaid, and gave general NICA Program Information.

Seward Senior Center

Mary Wilson conducted a Medicare legal workshop in Seward on March 25, at the senior center. Mary did a presentation followed by individual appointments.

Jim Barry Speaking in Texas

Jim and Wilma Barry have been in Texas this winter and Jim has spoken with retirees and senior citizens in Brownville, Mission, and Edeburg, Texas about Medicare Fraud and Abuse, ECHO, NICA, Medicare Supplement Insurance, and Original/traditional Medicare.

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