Council on Aging of Buncombe County Announces Upcoming Medicare Classes

The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, in conjunction with the N.C. Department of Insurance’s Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), has announced its classes titled “Introduction to Medicare – Understanding the Puzzle” for July through September, 2022.

The classes will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties, and ways to save money. The classes are held either in-person or via Zoom, as noted below, and are free and open to the public.

Anyone who is new to Medicare, caregivers, and others who help senior citizens with their Medicare insurance should consider attending this informative class.  The information presented is unbiased and accurate.  No products are sold, recommended, or endorsed.

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To register, visit the Council on Aging of Buncombe County’s website or call the Council on Aging at 828-277-8288.

Medicare Classes:  July – September 2022

Friday, July 15, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm   Goodwill, 1616 Patton Ave., Asheville (in-person)

​Friday, July 29, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm   OLLI/Reuter Center, UNCA,

300 Campus View Road, Asheville (in-person)

Wednesday, August 10, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm   (Webinar via Zoom)

Wednesday, August 17, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm   East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Rd., Asheville           .                                                                          (in-person)

Friday, August 26, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm   Goodwill, 1616 Patton Ave., Asheville (in-person)

Wednesday, September 14, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm   (Webinar via Zoom)