Medicare 101 Informational Meetings in 2026

The Bayfield County Elder Benefits Specialist, Marianne Johnson will be offering “Medicare 101” presentations for those Bayfield County residents who are approaching age 65 or who will soon be on Medicare. These presentations will introduce attendees to the basics of Medicare, as well as give you the information you need to know before making decisions about enrolling in Medicare. Information provided will help you understand which Medicare options would best suit your needs. The Elder Benefit Specialist is an unbiased source for information and helps people get the information they need to make an informed decision about benefits.

If you are turning 65 this year and a Bayfield County resident, attending one of these presentations is required before a one-on-one meeting will be scheduled to review individual Medicare options. Due to an increasing need for assistance, it is no longer possible to meet with the Elder Benefits Specialist to get basic Medicare information individually. You will be required to attend a Medicare 101 training or watch a taped training available on our website prior to any personal appointments. Recorded Medicare 101 presentations are available at: www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/982/Medicare-Help-Page

Attending a Medicare 101 presentation will give you enough information to understand your Medicare options and be ready to make decisions about your Medicare when it is time to do so. If you are not a Bayfield County resident you are welcome to attend the presentation but will be encouraged to contact your county’s Elder Benefits Specialist as a resource.

Presentations will either start at noon or 6:00pm and will last about an hour and a half depending on the questions asked by the audience. Please register as soon as possible in advance as there are written materials that will need to be mailed or printed off by the attendee. There is no charge for the presentations. To register call 715-373-3355 or email marianne.johnson@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov

Medicare 101 Presentation Dates and Times:

March 24, 6pm Washburn Library

April 21, noon Virtual Presentation

May 19, 6pm Iron River Library

June 23, noon Virtual Presentation

August 4, 6pm Cable Library

August 31, 6pm Washburn Library

September 29, noon Virtual Presentation

November 3, noon Virtual Presentation

December 8, noon Virtual Presentation