Free “Welcome To Medicare” Workshop
PASSAGES’ Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)is announcing its first series of free workshops entitled “Welcome to Medicare.” These workshops are targeted specifically to people who are going to be eligible for Medicare, regardless of age, or who have recently enrolled in Medicare. These workshops will be held at the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD), 545 Vallombrosa Avenue in Chico. Reservations are required by calling 898-6717 or emailing tfassieux@csuchico.edu.

- Thursday, June 12- 2:00-4:00 PM
- Thursday, August 7- 2:00-4:00 PM
- Thursday, October 9- 2:00-4:00 PM

The workshops are designed to give people a primer on Medicare, how to supplement Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, when and how to buy a prescription drug plan, and how employer retiree plans work with Medicare.
Changing how one’s health care is covered could have severe financial consequences
and people should not be swayed by aggressive promotions, without thorough research. This is their opportunity to get unbiased information from a trusted agency.