## Overview

## What you will learn

99% of attendees say they better understand how Medicare works after attending a Blue Cross Medicare workshop.\*



[Register now](https://bcbsmn-retail.my.salesforce-sites.com/registration/)

 

 

### Original Medicare

Learn about Part A and Part B, when and how to sign up, how to avoid penalties, and what Medicare does (and doesn’t) cover.



 

 

 



### Blue Cross Medicare plans 

Understand the plan options available in your region, learn about Part C, Part D and Supplements so you can choose the coverage that’s best for you.



 

 

 



 

 



 

 > “Health insurance and Medicare can be full of pitfalls; I take pride in guiding my members around the pitfalls and helping them find their best plan options.”

 - John Derbis, Blue Cross Advisor 

 

 

 

 

## Meet our Blue Cross Advisors

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### Our Advisors are here for you

Each meeting is hosted by one of our experienced Blue Cross Advisors. A knowledgeable advisor in your area can help you learn about our Medicare plans and find one that’s right for you. Whether you have questions, need guidance or are ready to enroll into a plan, your advisor is there for you.



[Meet with a Blue Cross Advisor](/our-plans/blue-cross-advisors)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

## Support and Resources

 

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### Decision Guide

Use the Decision Guide to help you find a plan that fits your needs.

[Download Decision Guide — English](https://bluecrossmn.widen.net/content/uxwbd6evkt/original/2026-medicare-decision-guide.pdf "2026-medicare-decision-guide.pdf")

[Download Decision Guide — Spanish](https://bluecrossmn.widen.net/content/42i55snw5r/original/2026-spanish-medicare-decision-guide.pdf "2026-spanish-medicare-decision-guide.pdf")



 

 

 



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### Enroll by phone

Give us a call to speak to a Medicare expert.

**1-855-579-7658**  
(**TTY** call **711**)

Help is available from  
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time, daily



 

 

 



 

 



 

 

 

 

\*Survey responses for 2021 Medicare workshops presented by Blue Cross through December 2021.

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