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, February 3, 2026 (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 7, 2026 (1-2:30 pm)– Medicare Part B & Medicare Wellness – Learn about Medicare coverage for outpatient services, medical equipment, and preventative and wellness benefits.
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.