If you’ll soon be getting Medicare or want to know more about it, you can learn about it Thursday, Aug. 5 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Abilene Senior Center to learn the basics and get answers to your questions from experts who know about Medicare.

The workshop is geared to those nearing the age of 65, those who will qualify soon because of a disability and people who are helping family members with insurance and financial matters.

Marsha Rogers with the Area Agency’s Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas program will cover Medicare eligibility, how and when to apply, what is covered in Medicare’s various parts and how to fill coverage gaps. Programs available to assist low-income Kansans and Medicare fraud will also be reviewed.

There is no cost to attend the workshop, however advance registration is advised. Call the Area Agency on Aging at toll-free 800-432-2703.