Learn more about Medicare during virtual presentations offered through Edmonds Waterfront Center

Edmonds, WALocal News

SHIBA offers free virtual Medicare presentations every Wednesday and Thursday via Zoom from the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The initiative serves Medicare recipients in Snohomish and Skagit Counties, including Camano Island, providing essential information about Medicare’s structure and coverage options. Participants can learn about important enrollment periods and programs that may help reduce healthcare costs. To ensure that attendees receive necessary Medicare documents in advance, registration must occur at least two hours before the session start time. Wednesday sessions are held from 6 to 7:30 p.

m. , while Thursday sessions run from 1:30 to 3:30 p. m. The program aims to empower individuals with knowledge about their healthcare choices. For more information or inquiries, attendees can email Celeste Virago.

This initiative highlights the ongoing efforts to support Medicare recipients in the local community.

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