Oct. 21, 2026
Appointments available between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Walsenburg Elder Center
1222 San Pedro Avenue
Trinidad, CO, 81082
Free counseling sessions are available this fall to assist seniors make sure they are receiving the right Medicare coverage during the annual open enrollment period. Appointments are available on Oct. 21, at the Walsenburg Elder Center from 2 to 5 p.m.
These one-on-one sessions are conducted by counselors through the State Health Insurance Program at the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging and Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments. Counselors are available for free to anyone eligible, usually those 65 years and older, and are funded through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Counselors don’t sell plans or don’t work on commissions and are focused on helping all qualifying individuals find the plan and coverage that works best for their individual needs.
To schedule appointments, individuals can use any of the following options:
- Call (719) 471-2096, extension 143
- Email apearce@ppacg.org
- RSVP at ppacg.org/openenrollment
Additional sessions may be added later this year if available time slots are claimed early. Updates will be available through local senior centers and media, and at ppacg.org/openenrollment.
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, of each year. This is an opportunity for current and new enrollees to make changes to existing plans and learn about changes for the upcoming year. Even if enrollees don’t think they need to make changes, it’s recommended to review plans to ensure coverages still match their needs.