||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER |||
Have you received a letter telling you your medical plan is ending? Learned your premiums are going up? Has your health changed this year? Between October 15 and December 7, you can choose the plan that provides your best coverage for 2027.
Trained SHIBA volunteers are ready to help you review your options. Our assistance is free, unbiased, and confidential. Appointments for one-on-one counseling are available at Orcas Senior Center—call 360-376-5892 to schedule.
We will also hold two drop-in sessions at Orcas Senior Center, where you can walk in and get help selecting your coverage on a first-come, first-served basis on Sunday, November 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Is 2027 your year for joining Medicare? Medicare enrollment is not automatic for most people, so you’ll probably need to enroll with Social Security. Then you’ll have to decide what type of Medicare coverage you want. To make an informed decision about your coverage choices, you’ll need to understand a lot of new information.
SHIBA volunteers are here to make the transition easier for you. Join us for a free Welcome to Medicare presentation at Orcas Senior Center on Thursday, November 19 at 10:30 a.m. Learn how Medicare works, what your coverage options are, and when you must act to avoid penalties. To participate by Zoom, email shibasjco@yahoo.com.
SHIBA, sponsored by Orcas Senior Center, is a free, unbiased, and confidential informational service offered through the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Contact the Orcas Island SHIBA office at 360-376-5892 to schedule a counseling session.
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