III.1. Proclamation for Hopkins Medicare Education WeekAdministration
CITY OF HOPKINS
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Date: September 3, 2019
Subject: Proclamation for Hopkins Medicare Education Week
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UnitedHealthcare requested that Hopkins officials proclaim September 15-21, 2019 as
Hopkins Medicare Education Week, in support of the 11,000 Americans who turn 65
every day and in recognition of the importance of clear and reliable information about
health care coverage options for older Americans and other Medicare beneficiaries in
Hopkins.
A Proclamation Declaring September 15-21, 2019
as Hopkins Medicare Education Week
WHEREAS, Medicare is one of our nation’s largest health insurance programs, with
more than 62 million Americans enrolled; and
WHEREAS, research shows that many Medicare beneficiaries find Medicare to be
complex and confusing; and
WHEREAS, more than 209,491 residents in Hennepin County are currently eligible for
Medicare, with more than 11,000 people turning 65 every day; and
WHEREAS, the number of people in need of clear information about Medicare will
continue to grow in the years ahead; and
WHEREAS, National Medicare Education Week was established to encourage
Medicare beneficiaries as well as their families, friends and caregivers to learn more
about Medicare coverage options; and
WHEREAS, taking the time to learn about Medicare during National Medicare
Education Week (Sept. 15-21) can help older Americans and other Medicare
beneficiaries feel prepared to make informed, confident health care decisions during the
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (Oct.15–Dec.7); and
WHEREAS, more than 65 million Americans provide care for a chronically ill, disabled,
or aged family member, and many of these caregivers are tasked with helping their care
recipient navigate Medicare to find coverage that meets their needs; and
WHEREAS, National Medicare Education Week is a timely reminder for all Hopkins
residents to think about friends and loved ones who are enrolled in Medicare and the
role they can play in helping them with their health care coverage decisions;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Jason Gadd, Mayor of the City of Hopkins in the State of
Minnesota, along with my fellow Council Members, let it be resolved that September 15-
19, 2019 shall be designated as Hopkins Medicare Education Week in the City of Hopkins.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
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Hopkins, Minnesota to be affixed this 3 day of
September in the year 2019.
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Jason Gadd, Mayor