Medicare 2020

Locations – Island Senior Resources (Bayview), Oak Harbor Senior Center

Medicare 2020

If you are going on Medicare in the next six months and/or are wanting to know more about Medicare, attend a free General Information seminar offered 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 more information, call: 360-321-1600 ext 0.

Locations and times:

Wednesday, Feb 12, 10-noon
Thursday, March 12, 1 – 3 p.m.
Thursday, April 16 ,1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Island Senior Resources
14594 SR 525
Langley, WA

and

Tuesday, Feb 1 , noon – 2 p.m.

Friday March 6, 10 a.m. – noon

Oak Harbor Senior Center
51 SE Jerome St. Oak Harbor, WA

Information will be provided on:

• “Basic” Medicare benefits
• Changes for 2020
• 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
Tuesdays. Call to schedule an appointment: 360-279-4580

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center: 101 N Main Street, Coupeville, WA
Wednesdays. Call to schedule an appointment: 360-678-5151

Island Senior Resources (Bayview): 14594 SR 525, Langley, WA
Fridays. Call to schedule an appointment: 360-321-1600, ext 0

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