Where can I attend a free Medicare education workshop near me?

Answered by 4 licensed agents

There are several good places to start. Medicare.gov is a great resource for general Medicare information and comparing plans available in your area.

For information that may be more specific to where you live, such as Fresno or Madera, I also recommend looking for local community Medicare education events. Many independent Medicare agents host events, especially during this annual enrollment period (AEP). Eventbrite is an easy place to start — search for “Medicare Education,” “Welcome to Medicare,” or “Medicare 101” along with your city.

Local workshops can be especially helpful because Medicare Advantage plans, provider networks, and available benefits can vary by county and service area.

Just be sure to check whether the event is an educational Medicare workshop or a sales presentation for a specific insurance carrier. I recommend starting with an education event.

Answered by Brett Johnson on September 7, 2026

Agent Licensed in CA, AZ, GA & NV

Answered by Brett Johnson Medicare Insurance Agent
Many Medicare Agents and Brokers offer local community Medicare education workshops year round. During the Annual Enrollment Period (Oct 15-Dec7) every year you can find a ton in your community. A lot of these workshops around the Annual Enrollment Period have an educational portion on how Medicare works and will showcase a couple of Medicare plans.

Answered by Andrea Smith on September 10, 2026

Broker Licensed in CA

Answered by Andrea Smith Medicare Insurance Agent
Yes, you can! I would highly recommend attending an educational workshop to understand the ins and outs of Medicare. You do not need to become a Medicare expert but at least get the basics of how Medicare works for you and how you use Medicare. This will be helpful to be able to choose a Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan that works best for you and your situation.

You can use a search engine online and see where there are Medicare educational workshops, reach out to a Medicare Agent, or see community bulletin boards for information. Private health insurance companies also may list some educational opportunities as well.

Answered by Brianna Ford-Harris on September 9, 2026

Agent Licensed in WA, AR, CA & 22 other states

Answered by Brianna Ford-Harris Medicare Insurance Agent

Answered by Edward Givens on September 7, 2026

Broker Licensed in AZ, CA, CO & 13 other states

Answered by Edward Givens Medicare Insurance Agent

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