Welcome to Medicare 2019
Will you be going on Medicare in the next six months and/or want to know more about Medicare?
Free Seminars
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.
Oak Harbor Senior Center
Thursday, April 25 11 a.m.
Friday, May 10 1 p.m.
Oak Harbor Senior Center
51 SE Jerome St. Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Island Senior Resources (Bayview)
Thursday, May 9 1 p.m.
Island Senior Resources (Bayview)
14594 SR 525 Langley, WA 98260
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).
- Note: Medicare Advantage plan enrollees who want to opt out of their plan can do so between January 1 and March 31. This will also be discussed.
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:
#1
Oak Harbor Senior Center:
51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Day:
Tuesdays
Call to schedule an appointment:
360-279-4580
#2
Whidbey Health Medical Center:
101 N Main Street, Coupeville, WA 98239
Day:
Wednesdays
Call to schedule an appointment:
360-678-5151
#3
Island Senior Resources (Bayview):
14594 SR 525, Langley, WA 98260
Day:
Fridays
Call to schedule an appointment:
360-321-1600, ext 0
Note: SHIBA volunteers work under the guidance of the Insurance Commissioner’s Office.