Free Medicare Workshop

Name: Free Medicare Workshop
Start: 2026-05-08T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-08T14:00:00-04:00
Location: 1440 Taney Ave, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21702

Schedule

Fri May 08 2026 at 10:30 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1440 Taney Ave, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21702 | Frederick, MD

Frederick County's State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is hosting a free in-person Medicare workshop on Friday, May 8th at the Frederick 50+ Community Center. Learn about enrollment, coverage options, Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage, and get your questions answered by SHIP counselors.
Session One: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Navigating the Medicare Maze
• Medicare enrollment
• Parts of Medicare
• Timing, costs, and coverage
Session Two: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Medigap/Supplemental Insurance vs. Medicare Advantage
• Key differences
• Timing and eligibility
• Coverage considerations
• Pros and cons of each option
Additional Information:
Free lunch is provided by the Division of Aging and Independence. Registration is required. Call 301‑600‑1234 or email [email protected] to sign up. Registration closes Friday, May 1st, or when spots are full.
This event is sponsored by the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence, the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP).
If you require auxiliary aids, communication assistance, or reasonable accommodations, please contact the ADA Coordinator at [email protected] as soon as possible (preferably 10 business days before the event).