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Upcoming presentations

All times are Pacific Time

Location: Friendly House Community Center in the Garden Room, First floor, 1737 NW 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97210​

Registration: Advanced registration is required for all classes. Register today by calling 503-228-4391

Description: Join Multnomah County SHIBA to learn the basics of Medicare, how to get the most from your prescription drug coverage, and how SHIBA can help you compare your options year-round.​

​Location: Online

Registration: Advance registration is required. Visit the Mt. Hood Community College website to register.

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

Taught 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 first class session.​

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

Registration: Advanced registration is required for all classes. To register, call 541-812-0849.

Description: Learn the basics of Medicare, how to get the most from your prescription drug coverage, and how SHIBA can help you compare your options year-round.

Location: Center for Positive Aging, 1820 NE 40th Ave, Portland, OR 97212

Registration: Advanced registration is required for all classes. Register today by calling 503-288-8303

Description: Join Multnomah County SH​IBA to learn the basics of Medicare, how to get the most from your prescription drug coverage, ​and how SHIBA can help you compare your options year-round.

Location: 215 W C St, Springfield, OR 97477 ​

Registration: Advanced registration is required for all classes. Register today by calling 541-736-4444

Description: Learn the basics of Medicare, including eligibility, enrollment, and what Parts A, B, C​ and D cover and cost. This is great information if you or a loved one is about to transition to Medicare, or if you’d like a refresher. Counselors from Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Assistance, or SHIBA, present this lecture.

​Location: Lin​n Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, OR 97321

Registration: Advanced registration is required for all classes. To register, call 541-812-0849.

Description: Learn the basics of Medicare, how to get the most from your prescription drug coverage, and how SHIBA can help you compare your options year-round.

​Location: Online

Registration: Advance registration is required. Visit the Mt. Hood Community College website to register.

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

Taught 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 first class session.​

​Location: Online

Registration: Advance registration is required. Visit the Mt. Hood Community College website to register.

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

Taught 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 first class session.​

Can’t make it to a Medicare class?

Watch a video that covers Medicare options during open enrollment. All information is current as of November 2024.

 Watch this video on YouTube


Watch a video that covers Medicare eligibility and enrollment; Parts A, B, C and D; covered services; Medicare insurance policies; and problem resolution. All information is current as of December 2023 and subject to change with Medicare rules.

 Watch this video on YouTube


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

Request a speaker

Fill out the speaker request form.

Email shiba.oregon@odhsoha.oregon.gov.