Contra Costa HICAP has trained Community Educators who can give presentations on a variety of topics related to Medicare. Presentations are suitable for groups such as service clubs, retiree and employee associations, professional associations, faith-based groups and more.
Jump down to see a description of these presentations.
Welcome to Medicare
Saving Money on Prescription Drugs: 14 Tips and One Pitfall
What Everyone Needs to Know About Medicare Regardless of Your Age
Medicare Annual Review (during open enrollment only)
Presentation Request
If you are interested in arranging a talk for your group please submit the Request Presentation form at the end of this page.
Contra Costa HICAP Community Education Presentations
Welcome to Medicare
(this is a regularly scheduled class at fixed locations and dates and is geared towards individuals)
Gives an overview of coverage & options for those within a few months of starting Medicare
- Provides detailed information on the Medicare program including eligibility, enrollment, costs, and benefits
- Explains various options for supplementing Medicare such as Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigaps), Medicare Advantage Plans
- Provides information on Medicare’s prescription drug benefit and how to choose the optimal plan
- Brief overview of how employer, retiree or other insurance works with Medicare
Go to the Welcome To Medicare class schedule
Saving Money on Prescription Drugs: 14 Tips plus One Pitfall
(40 min. + Q&A)
Focus on how to save money on prescriptions whether or not you have Medicare
- Overview of Medicare Part D coverage and how to choose the optimal plan for you
- Other resources and programs offering assistance with drug costs
- Ways to save at the pharmacy and on the drugs themselves
- Things to be aware of regarding Canadian online pharmacies
What Everyone Needs to Know About Medicare Regardless of Your Age
(about 45 minutes)
For all ages but especially targeted to those in the pre-retirement planning stage or who are helping others who have Medicare
- Brief overview of Medicare basics: benefits, coverage options and costs
- Identifies choices you need to make and important timing issues regarding Medicare coverage
- Identifies issues to be aware of in doing retirement planning
- Alerts you on how to avoid costly mistakes and possible gaps in coverage
Medicare Annual Review
(Only available during fall Open Enrollment (Oct 15 to Dec 7)
Changes in Medicare plans for the upcoming year
- Review of Medicare basics including Parts A, B, C and D and Medigap supplements
- Discusses who needs to take action during Open Enrollment
- Provides detailed information on changes in Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) in Contra Costa County
See our Open Enrollment pages (only during open enrollment) for dates and locations.
Request a Presentation
Request a talk for your group or contact Lynnette Watts at 925-655-1391.