Demystifying MEDICARE and Healthcare Coverage for Seniors - New Rochelle

This presentation of the library system’s Westchester Seniors Out Speaking is perfect for anyone trying to navigate their way through our complicated healthcare system for older adults. It will help those who already have Medicare, as well as people soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with their medical decisions and paperwork.

The engaging, interactive program outlines the various parts of Medicare and lays out the costs associated with the 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.)

Walk-ins welcome, but pre-registration requested at (914) 231-3236. Please leave your name, telephone number and the event you wish to attend.

Westchester Seniors Out Speaking (WSOS), a project of the Westchester Library System, is a volunteer group specificlly trained to deliver free services relating to Medicare coverage. Members provide individual counseling each week in ten libraries across the county; you can also contact our Helpline for a counseling call-back at sbic@wlsmail.org or (914) 231-3260. Click here for other WSOS events.