AAA Medicare Basics Classes & Counseling

Medicare Basics Classes

Our Medicare Basics Classes – Live via Zoom, are designed for anyone wanting to understand Medicare enrollment, plans, benefits, and costs. Our program provides up-to-date, objective information and guidance when comparing and enrolling in Prescription Drug plans (Medicare Part D), Advantage Plans, and information about Supplemental insurance plans (Medigaps). We also provide guidance in the appeal process and information about resources for financial help with Medicare costs.

Find the most up-to-date offering of classes and register by clicking the dates below. Classes are currently still virtual and offered through the Zoom platform.

Nov. – Dec. 2023
Medicare Basics Class Registration

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 6-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 10-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 6-7:30 p.m.

Click here for the Medicare Basics Class packet!

Need a quick review? Check out our recorded 3-part series here.

Medicare Fraud Prevention

Everyone at any age can help prevent Medicare fraud. Learn how you can protect yourself and your loved ones with the informative videos below.

Medicare Counseling

Need more personal assistance understanding Medicare? Medicare Counselors provide objective information and assistance regarding Medicare benefits, HMOs, supplemental policies, rights, and appeals. For assistance or to schedule an appointment, give us a call or send us an email!

Phone: 303-441-1546 (English)

Phone: 303-678-6113 (en Español)

Need help? Have a question?

Click here to send us an email at medicarecounseling@bouldercounty.org

Resources, Tips and Fraud Information

Click here to check out our online resource library to stay up-to-date and for more information!

Losing Medicaid?

If you recently lost (or will soon lose) Medicaid, you may be able to sign up for Medicare or change your current Medicare coverage. Don’t wait. If you qualify, you’ll have a limited time to sign up or make changes. Click here to find out more.

Medicare Facts You Should Know

The Affordable Care Act/Connect for Health Colorado Health Colorado is not for people with Medicare. If you have Medicare, you will continue to receive the same health care benefits you have had in the past.
The shingles vaccine is covered as a preventive service under Medicare Part D (prescription drug plan). If you are enrolled in a Part D plan either as an addition to Original Medicare A and B, or as part of a Medicare Advantage/Health plan (like an HMO or PPO plan), there is no copay or cost to you.
Medicare does not generally pay for long-term care, routine dental or eye care, dentures, cosmetic surgery, acupuncture, hearing aids and exams for fitting them, as well as routine foot care.
Boulder County Department of Housing and Human Services can help answer questions about Medicare Savings Programs for cost savings help for beneficiaries who qualify. For more information call 303-441-1000.

This project was supported, in part by grant number 90SAPG0060, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

AAA Medicare Basics Classes & Counseling

Medicare Basics Classes

Medicare Fraud Prevention