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Demystifying Medicare
Sunday, October 30 | 1:15 pm - 4:15 pm | add to Google Calendar
This program will take place in person at the Library in the Yeager Community Room.
To register, stop by or call the Reference Desk: (914) 337-7680 ext. 824
Demystifying Medicare is perfect for anyone trying to navigate our complicated healthcare system for older adults. It’s for people who already have Medicare, as well as those soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with paperwork and medical decisions.
In this engaging interactive session, you will learn about the various parts of Medicare and the costs associated with medical and drug insurance provided by the government and private companies. Topics include:
Original Medicare
Medicare Advantage Plans
Prescription drug plans (Part D)
Medigaps (supplemental plans)
Various cost-saving programs (MSPs, Extra Help, EPIC, etc.)
Demystifying Medicare is part of the ongoing work of the Westchester Library System to provide authoritative, actionable information that supports seniors in being connected and well-informed.
A full online version of this program with audio chapters, downloadable pdfs, and a schedule of future live events can be found at seniors.westchesterlibraries.org/demystifyingmedicare/. For individual counseling, visit a walk-in Senior Benefits Individual Counseling center at two libraries (see seniors.westchesterlibraries.org/) or contact their local county helplines: South (94) 417-9102, North (347) 441-0566. Counseling for all these programs is provided by HIICAP-certified volunteers (Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program) in partnership with the county’s Department of Senior Programs – (914) 813-6100.