Medicare presentations

Upcoming presentations

Time Zone for presentations is PDT

Location: Linn-Benton Community College, Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way, Lebanon, OR 97355

Registration: Registration is required. To register call 541-812-0849 .

The Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG), in partnership with SHIBA, is holding a class that will cover Medicare parts A, B, C and D.

Who should attend:

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

A SHIBA counselor will present this class, which is sponsored by OCWCOG and part of its AmericCorps Seniors programs. AmericCorps is the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation's most pressing challenges.

Location: Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W 9th St, The Dalles, OR 97058

Cost: Free

Description: Every day, older adults receive Medicare related sales calls and see many ads on television that are confusing and possibly even scams. It can be hard to know what is accurate and what is false. Stop by to learn how to prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud and abuse.

Registration: Call 541-288-8341

Location: online via Zoom

Registration required: Only 25 spots are available. To register, visit https://learn.mhcc.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=courseBrowse&TagID=125. Choose course "Medicare Basics HE4MC", select the date you'd like to attend and enroll.

This course will cover Medicare eligibility and enrollment; Parts A, B, C and D; covered services; Medicare insurance policies; and problem resolution. This free course is taught by trained volunteers in cooperation with Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services.

Who should attend:

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

Location: Linn-Benton Community College, Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330

Registration: Registration is required. To register call 541-812-0849 .

The Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG), in partnership with SHIBA, is holding a class that will cover Medicare parts A, B, C and D.

Who should attend:

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

Location: Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St., Springfield, OR 97477

Cost: Free

Description: Learn the basics of Medicare! We'll talk about eligibility, enrollment, and what Parts A, B, C, and D cover and cost. This lecture is presented by counselors from Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Assistance, or SHIBA, which provides free, unbiased Medicare information.

Who should attend:

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

Registration: No registration is required, just drop in.

Location: Junction City Public Library, 726 Greenwood Street, Junction City, OR 97448

Cost: Free

Description: Learn the basics of Medicare! We'll talk about eligibility, enrollment, and what Parts A, B, C, and D cover and cost. This lecture is presented by counselors from Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Assistance, or SHIBA, which provides free, unbiased Medicare information.

Who should attend:

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

Registration: No registration is required, just drop in.

Location: Columbia Gorge Community College, 400 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058

Cost: Free

Description: Are you curious about Medicare? Do you wonder what the difference is between Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D? We invite you to learn more about who is eligible for Medicare, what is covered, what is not covered, and the enrollment timelines. We will also explore the differences between Medigap plans and Medicare Advantage plans.

Registration: Registration required. Register online

Location: online via Zoom

Registration required: Registration open in February 2023. Only 25 spots are available. To register, visit https://learn.mhcc.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=courseBrowse&TagID=125. Choose course "Medicare Basics HE4MC", select the date you'd like to attend and enroll.

This course will cover Medicare eligibility and enrollment; Parts A, B, C and D; covered services; Medicare insurance policies; and problem resolution. This free course is taught by trained volunteers in cooperation with Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services.

Who should attend:

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

Location: Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, OR 97321

Registration: Registration is required. To register call 541-812-0849 .

The Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG), in partnership with SHIBA, is holding a class that will cover Medicare parts A, B, C and D.

Who should attend:

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

Location: Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield, OR 97477

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

Registration: Registration is required and opens April 19. Call 541-736-4444.

Location: Linn-Benton Community College, Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330

Registration: Registration is required. To register call 541-812-0849 .

The Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (OCWCOG), in partnership with SHIBA, is holding a class that will cover Medicare parts A, B, C and D.

Who should attend:

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

Location: Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield, OR 97477

Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare or is new to Medicare
Current beneficiaries who would like a better understanding of their Medicare benefits
Spouses, partners and other relatives of Medicare beneficiaries

Registration: Registration is required and opens April 19. Call 541-736-4444.

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

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

Medicare presentations

Upcoming presentations

Medicare 101 | In-person (Lebanon)

Handling Medicare Advertising | In-person (The Dalles)

Medicare Basics | via Zoom

Medicare 101 | In-person (Corvallis)

Medicare 101 | In-person (Springfield)

Medicare 101 | In-person (Junction City)

Medicare 101 | In-person (The Dalles)

Medicare Basics | via Zoom

Medicare 101 | In-person (Albany)

Medicare Basics | via Zoom

Medicare 101 | In-person (Springfield)

Medicare 101 | In-person (Corvallis)

Medicare Basics | via Zoom

Medicare 101 | In-person (Springfield)

Request a speaker