Getting Ready for Medicare?

Will you be going on Medicare in the next 6 months and/or want to know more about Medicare? Attend a free seminar by SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) volunteers; no pre-registration required. Counselors will answer brief questions following the seminars. Seminars run 2-2.5 hours. For information call: 360-321-1600 ext 0.

Saturday, September 8 9:30 AM

Island Senior Resources (Bayview)

14595 SR 525

Langley, WA 98260

Thursday, August 23 11 AM

Coupeville Library

788 NW Alexander St.

Coupeville, WA 98239

Friday, August 17 10:00 AM Thursday, September 20 2:00 PM

Oak Harbor Senior Center

51 SE Jerome St.

Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Information will be provided on:

* “Basic” Medicare benefits

* Options for additional insurance(s).

* Medicare parts A and B

* The differences between “Medigap” (supplemental) insurance and Advantage plans

* benefits and rates

* prescription drug plans. (If you want help with your drug plan, bring a detailed list of your drugs).

The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offers unbiased, confidential advising for Medicare benefits and insurance options.

Individual Consultations

For more in-depth information about Medicare options, advisors are available for 1:1 consultation at:

* Oak Harbor Senior Center: 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Tuesdays Call to schedule an appointment: 360-279-4580

* WhidbeyHealth Medical Center: 101 N Main Street, Coupeville, WA 98239

Wednesdays Call to schedule an appointment: 360-678-5151

* Island Senior Resources (Bayview): 14594 SR 525, Langley, WA 98260

Fridays Call to schedule an appointment: 360-321-1600, ext 0

Note: SHIBA volunteers work under the guidance of the Insurance Commissioner’s Office