Medicare presentations

Oregon SHIBA offers presentations to groups that work with people who are eligible for Medicare. This includes retirees who want help with Medicare choices. Organizations that have found our presentations helpful include the following:

Hospital and clinics
School districts
County health departments
State agencies
Chambers of commerce
Human resource and payroll professionals
Senior and retiree groups
Businesses
Oregon Health Plan/Marketplace community partner organizations
Other volunteer organizations

Upcoming presentations

Time Zone for presentations is PDT

Medicare 101 | In-person

Nov. 3, 2022, 10 a.m.

Location: Northwest Senior and Disability Services, Warrenton Office Conference Room, 2002 SE Chokeberry Ave, Warrenton, OR 97146

Registration: Space is limited. To register call 503-861-4200.

This course will help attendees understand Medicare basics. Topics include:

Basics of Medicare
Parts A, B, C and D
Your rights and responsibilities
Information on Social Security and Disabilities
Medicare insurance options
Avoiding fraud

Medicare Basics | Virtual

Nov. 8, 2022, 4 p.m.

Presenters:

The Oregonian/OregonLive is here to help. Brent Hunsberger, the newsroom's former personal finance columnist, will moderate this free virtual live session. He will be joined by two local experts:

Lisa Lettenmaier, owner/principal at HealthSource Northwest
Marcella Easly, volunteer, Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance in Clackamas County

This course will help attendees understand Medicare basics. Topics include:

Medicare Parts A&B;
comparisons of Medicare Advantage / Medigap; and Part D
2023 changes brought on by the Inflation Reduction Act.

Medicare 101 | In-person

Nov. 16, 2022, 10 a.m.

Location: Northwest Senior and Disability Services, Warrenton Office Conference Room, 2002 SE Chokeberry Ave, Warrenton, OR 97146

Registration: Space is limited. To register call 503-861-4200.

This course will help attendees understand Medicare basics. Topics include:

Basics of Medicare
Parts A, B, C and D
Your rights and responsibilities
Information on Social Security and Disabilities
Medicare insurance options
Avoiding fraud

Medicare Basics | via Zoom

Nov. 16, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Presenters: Oregon SHIBA Certified Counselor - Bob Earnest

Medicare doesn't have to be confusing. This course will help participants understand Medicare basics and make informed choices. Topics include:

Medicare eligibility and enrollment
Parts A, B, C and D
Covered services
Medicare insurance policies
Problem resolution

This free course is taught by a SHIBA certified counselor in cooperation with Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services.

Class format: Online via Zoom. Must have a computer with camera and microphone, smart phone or tablet to take this class.

Zoom instructions will be included in your registration confirmation email. Instructor will email your Zoom class meeting link within 24 hours of the start of your class.

Medicare 101 | In-person

Dec. 2, 2022, 10 a.m.

Location: Northwest Senior and Disability Services, Warrenton Office Conference Room, 2002 SE Chokeberry Ave, Warrenton, OR 97146

Registration: Space is limited. To register call 503-861-4200.

This course will help attendees understand Medicare basics. Topics include:

Basics of Medicare
Parts A, B, C and D
Your rights and responsibilities
Information on Social Security and Disabilities
Medicare insurance options
Avoiding fraud

Medicare Basics | via Zoom

Dec. 7, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Presenters: Oregon SHIBA Certified Counselor - Bob Earnest

Medicare doesn't have to be confusing. This course will help participants understand Medicare basics and make informed choices. Topics include:

Medicare eligibility and enrollment
Parts A, B, C and D
Covered services
Medicare insurance policies
Problem resolution

This free course is taught by a SHIBA certified counselor in cooperation with Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services.

Class format: Online via Zoom. Must have a computer with camera and microphone, smart phone or tablet to take this class.

Zoom instructions will be included in your registration confirmation email. Instructor will email your Zoom class meeting link within 24 hours of the start of your class.

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Email shiba.oregon@odhsoha.oregon.gov

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are limiting in-person events and most presentations are now virtual.