Medicare Workshops (Ages 18+) SHIBA is presenting a series of Medicare health workshops at the library. Join us for any of the series. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) serves Idahoans on Medicare and those who help them by offering free, unbiased Medicare benefits, information, and assistance through workshops, group presentations, and personal counseling. SHIBA is Idaho’s provider for the federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs). The program is partially funded by and operated under the authority of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Quarterly Medicare Workshops
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (3-4:30 pm)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (3-4:30 pm)
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (3-4:30 pm)
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 (3-4:30 pm)
Medicare Education
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (1-2:30 pm)– Importance of Medicare Review & Ads and Scams – Medicare beneficiaries have the ability to review their current plans and options to make changes to start the 1st of the next year. Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans could change- costs, premiums, co-pays/co-ins, covered drugs, pharmacy contracts, provider networks, extra benefits and other items EACH year. Make sure your plan is the best plan for your current health needs; you can change or not.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (1-2:30 pm)– Changes to Medicare for 2027 and Using Medicare Plan Finder- Learn about the changes to Medicare and coverage options for 2027. Part A & B Premiums and deductibles will be shared if released by Medicare prior to this workshop.
2027
Medicare Education
Tuesday, February 2 (1-2:30 pm) - Medicare Basics and Resources - Learn about the basic parts of Medicare and the basic choices for coverage. This will help you gain a basic understanding of Medicare & getting started.
Tuesday, April 6 (1-2:30 pm) - Medicare Part B/Wellness and Q & A - Learn about Medicare coverage for outpatient services, medical equipment, and preventative and wellness benefits.
Tuesday, September 14 (1-2:30) - Importance of Medicare Review and Ads and Scams - Medicare beneficiaries can review their current plans each year to make changes the start of the 1st of the next year. Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans change every year!- costs, premiums, co-pays/co-ins, covered drugs, pharmacy contracts, provider networks, extra benefits and other items EACH year. Make sure your plan is the best plan for your current health needs; you can change or not.
Tuesday, October 19 (1-2:30 pm)- Changes to Medicare for 2028 and Using Medicare Plan Finder - Part A & B Premiums and deductibles will be shared if released by Medicare prior to this workshop.
Quarterly Medicare Workshops (Ages 18+)
Are you new to Medicare? Just leaving work or group health insurance over the age of 65? Come and learn how to untangle the wonders of Medicare. If you are turning 65 soon or already on Medicare and want to learn more, come join the Idaho Dept. of Insurance SHIBA to learn unbiased Medicare benefits information about Medicare Parts A & B, Part D (prescription drug plans), Part C (Advantage Plans), and Medigap (Medicare Supplemental Insurance). This is an in-depth overview for all Medicare-eligible individuals. If you are assisting your family members with Medicare this could support your understanding of the system.
Wednesday, March 3 (3-4:30 pm)
Wednesday, June 2 (3-4:30 pm)
Wednesday, September 8 (3-4:30 pm)
Wednesday, December 8 (3-4:30 pm)
Event venue
Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E Front Ave, Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814-4012, United States, Coeur D Alene
Tickets
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