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Do you 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.

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).

Location and times

o Oak Harbor Senior Center

51 SE Jerome St.  Oak Harbor, WA   98277

Tuesday August 6 at 2 p.m.

Wed August 14    3 p.m.  Reservations strongly recommended for this session. Call (360) 279-4580

Fri  Sept 27    1 p.m.

o Island Senior Resources (Bayview)

14594 SR 525   Langley, WA   98260

Tues   July 16      1 p.m.

Mon    August 19      10:30 a.m.  Reservations strongly recommended for this session. Call (360) 321-1600 or (360) 678-3373

Fri  Sept 13          1 p.m.

o Coupeville Library

788 NW Alexander St.  Coupeville WA   98239

Sat   July 27    10 a.m.

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:

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

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

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

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

o 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.