Smith's Office to Host Two Senior Services Fairs

The office of Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will host Senior Services Fairs in Grand Island on Thursday, October 26, and Scottsbluff on Tuesday, November 14.

Officials from the Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will offer one-on-one consultations with seniors on available plans. Seniors seeking assistance should bring a complete list of their prescriptions, including dosage information.

Experts will be available to answer questions about Social Security and veterans’ benefits. Nursing students from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) will also provide complimentary blood pressure screenings.

The Senior Services Fairs will be held at the following times and locations:

Grand Island
Thursday, October 26
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (CT)
Grand Generation Center
304 East 3rd Street, Grand Island
*It is strongly recommended Grand Island attendees schedule appointments directly with SHIIP in advance of the fair by calling 1-800-234-7119.

Scottsbluff
Tuesday, November 14
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MT)
Lied Scottsbluff Public Library
1809 3rd Avenue, Scottsbluff

For additional information, please contact Smith’s Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900.