September 3, 2026
4 – 5 p.m.
In-Person: Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, 14 S. Chestnut St., Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Virtual: Microsoft Teams
This course explains the newest benefit of Medicare, Part D, for prescription drug coverage. Details how Part D works, how to get it, what the costs are for Part D, eligibility and how to apply for financial assistance with Part D costs for those with low incomes. Will also discuss other cost saving options available to consumers enrolled in Part D.
Medicare 101 is a no-cost educational series that dives beyond the basics into Medicare and retirement. This series is designed to provide information to guide and support you as you make important health care decisions that affect the rest of your life. Presented by the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging’s Senior Insurance Assistance department, the State Health Insurance Program, or SHIP. The SHIP is a federally, and state funded program that provides free and unbiased information and education by counselors that have been trained and certified by Medicare and the Colorado Division of Insurance. SHIP counselors do not sell or endorse any insurance products or companies. The Medicare series is designed to answer questions and provide information to help older adults and others who are becoming eligible for Medicare, make the most informed choices.