{"id":23788,"date":"2026-08-04T11:29:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hudsonriver.com\/hhrt\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=23788"},"modified":"2026-08-04T11:29:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:29:03","slug":"demystifying-medicare-healthcare-coverage-for-seniors-3","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.hudsonriver.com\/hhrt\/event\/demystifying-medicare-healthcare-coverage-for-seniors-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Demystifying Medicare &amp; Healthcare Coverage for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Demystifying Medicare<\/b>\u00a0is perfect for anyone trying to navigate our complicated healthcare system for older adults. The workshop is for people who already have Medicare and are considering changes in their coverage, as well as those soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with their medical decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Demystifying Medicare is offered as part of the ongoing work of the Westchester Library System to provide authoritative, actionable information that supports seniors in being connected and well-informed. In this engaging 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Topics include original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, prescription drug plans (Part D), Medigaps (supplemental plans), and cost-saving programs like EPIC that can help seniors with limited resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This program is co-sponsored by Croton\u2019s Recreation Department. Come and get a handle on this thorny subject in a user-friendly atmosphere. Plan on 3 hours to include some lighthearted interactivity and questions; pre-registration requested at<b>\u00a0(914) 271-6612<\/b> <\/span><span class=\"s2\">or at the library\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crotonfreelibrary.org\/events\/month\/2026\/11\">Events calendar<\/a>.\u00a0<strong> Start time:\u00a0 1:15!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">More information and other dates:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/seniors.westchesterlibraries.org\/demystifyingmedicare\/\"><span class=\"s4\">seniors.westchesterlibraries.org\/demystifyingmedicare<\/span><\/a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Free in-person help is available at some libraries, more information at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/seniors.westchesterlibraries.org\/senior-benefits\/\"><span class=\"s4\">seniors.westchesterlibraries.org<\/span><\/a>. Counseling and instruction is provided by HIICAP-certified volunteers (Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program) in partnership with the county\u2019s Department of Senior Programs &amp; Services. Their helpline is (914) 813-6100.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Demystifying Medicare\u00a0is perfect for anyone trying to navigate our complicated healthcare system for older adults. 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