A guide to understanding your Medicare options

Learn about all your Medicare choices when SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) Director Rafael Espinoza presents “Medicare Overview: Understanding Your Choices” on Wednesday, May 6, at 2 p.m., at the Village Center.

During this hour-long lecture, Espinoza will cover what is Medicare, enrollment periods, financial assistance, and preventing Medicare fraud and abuse.

SHIP provides free, unbiased help to Medicare-eligible beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. Whether you are new to Medicare, reviewing Medicare plan options, or have questions about how to use Medicare, SHIP can help. Trained staff and volunteer counselors are available in all 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City for one-on-one assistance and community education.

This is the first in a series of talks on Medicare to be presented by a SHIP representative throughout this year. Registration is required. Click on the Sign Up for Programs at the top of the page.