Medicare Open Enrollment Information

Happy August everyone,

I hope everyone is doing well.  Medicare's Open Enrollment season is fast approaching, so if you would like a speaker to present to your organization, either via Zoom or in person, please reach out to me soon, as we fill dates very quickly this time of year.

As always, if you have questions about Medicare or the program in general, our trained Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) are here to help.  Call to get free, unbiased help from one of our trained volunteers through the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner at 1-800-562- 6900 or through Senior Services for South Sound at 360.586.6181, ext. 134 or email jrich@southsoundseniors.org to get in touch with one of our trained volunteers. 

Here is a list of our SHIBA/Medicare virtual and live presentations for you or your clients for September with fliers attached for more information:

"Welcome to Medicare" virtual Presentations:

● Wednesday Sept 7, 10am to 12pm  Webinar with Zoom
● Tuesday, Sept 20, 1pm to 3pm Webinar with Zoom
● Thursday Sept 15, 10am to 12pm  Webinar with Zoom

In Person Seminar "Welcome to Medicare" at Senior Services, 222 Columbia St. Olympia
(this event is subject to change due to Covid restrictions) No pre-registration is required.
● Wednesday Sept 14, 11am to 1pm

Or

*In Person Seminar "Welcome to Medicare" at Mason County Senior Activities Center, 190 Sentry Dr. Shelton WA
(this event is subject to change due to Covid restrictions or inclement weather)
Thursday Sept 15,  11am to 12:30 pm

Virtual webinar with Zoom:  "Take Charge, Help Prevent Medicare Fraud and Abuse":
First Thursday of each month 1pm to 2pm
We have added another special presentation:

Virtual webinar with Zoom:  Learn about Medicare Programs that might save you money.

Second Thursday of each month 11am to noon

September Registration Link:  https://tinyurl.com/2zrkd69a

A "Prevent Medicare Fraud" Bingo game will be held in person at Senior Services for South Sound on Sept 21 from 11am to 12:30.  No registration is necessary.  Have fun and learn how to prevent Medicare Fraud and unscrupulous practices. 

A volunteer will also be at the North Mason Library in Belfair on Sept 29 from 4pm to 6pm for a general presentation on Medicare.  No registration is necessary to attend.

Take care everyone. As always, if you want to be taken off this distribution list, please drop me an email or give me a call.

Janis

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Janis Rich

Volunteer Coordinator/SHIBA program Manager

222 Columbia St NW

Olympia WA 98501

Ph:  360-586-6181 ext. 134

Fax: 360-586-7408 

(Hours: Tues-Wed-Thurs 9-3 pm)

www.southsoundseniors.org 

You may need to print the flyer above to read it.