Clay County Memorial Hospital hosting forum for Medicare recipients

HENRIETTA ( KFDX/KJTL ) — A public forum will be held on Thursday in Henrietta to discuss a decision that will significantly impact many residents' health care and the hospital's funding.

Hosted by Clay County Memorial Hospital, the forum's purpose is to provide information to assist residents in making decisions concerning traditional Medicare versus Medicare advantage and how hospital funding is affected.

The deadline for making choices is December 7, 2024. The forum begins at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Bridge Street annex, 210 North Bridge, in Henrietta.

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