Free Medicare 101 Seminar - March 20

(Updated: March 9, 2026, 4:19 p.m.)
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SHIIP (Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program), a division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance, provides free, unbiased information about:

  • Medicare
  • Medicare Supplement plans
  • Medicare Advantage plans
  • Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
  • Medicare fraud and abuse
  • Long-term care insurance

About the Seminar

Presented by: NC SHIIP Western Regional Manager

This FREE Medicare 101 Seminar is open to:

  • Individuals new to Medicare
  • Anyone interested in learning more about Medicare options

The seminar will also include a live question-and-answer session.

Event Details

Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM

Location:
Swain County Cooperative Extension Center
60 Almond School Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713

Registration

To register, call or text:
📞 919-899-5820

Contact for More Information

Billie Lister

SHIIP Western Regional Manager
billie.lister@ncdoi.gov

About Your Local SHIIP Office

The local SHIIP office in Swain County is located at:

N.C. Cooperative Extension – Swain County Center
60 Almond School Road
Bryson City, NC 28713

📞 (828) 488-3848

Volunteer Opportunities

The Swain County SHIIP office is currently seeking volunteers.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a trained SHIIP volunteer, please call (828) 488-3848 for more information.

About SHIIP

The Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a program of the North Carolina Department of Insurance that provides free, objective guidance about Medicare and related insurance issues.

There are SHIIP sites in all 100 counties in North Carolina, helping residents understand their Medicare options and make informed decisions.