(Salem) -- Curry County residents who are newly eligible for Medicare or want to switch plans are invited to get free, in-person help at enrollment events in Gold Beach this month.

The events will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Southwestern Community College, 29392 Ellensburg Ave. in Gold Beach. To attend, reserve an appointment time by calling 503-947-7088 or emailing miranda.s.mathae@oregon.gov.

The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program, is sponsoring the events. SHIBA, part of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, oversees a statewide network of trained volunteers who educate and advocate for people of all ages who have Medicare. The Medicare help provided at the Gold Beach events and throughout the SHIBA program is free of charge.

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