Workshops on Medicare “Basics” Scheduled in Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, NY — Introductory workshops on Medicare “basics” are set to take place on Sept. 21, Oct. 14, Nov. 16 and Dec. 1 in the County Office Building located at 9 S. First Ave., Mount Vernon.

The sessions are presented free of charge by the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) and will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the eighth-floor conference room.

“The information provided will be particularly useful in helping seniors to navigate through the Medicare system,” said County Executive Robert P. Astorino in his announcement of the workshops. “I encourage anyone who is Medicare eligible or soon-to-be eligible to attend. Family members or caregivers are also welcome.”

Case workers will provide information about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D and explain how to use Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) for even greater savings. EPIC is a New York State-sponsored plan that helps eligible seniors pay for prescription drug costs. They will also discuss Medigap insurance, cost-sharing and preventive benefits.

Early registration is suggested because the classes fill up quickly. To sign up call the DSPS Medicare Information Line at (914) 813-6100, which is open year-round.

Seniors are also reminded that enrollment for Medicare Part D for 2017 will take place this year from October 15 to December 7 for plans to take effect Jan. 1, 2017.

For more information, visit www.medicare.gov or call (800) 633-4227, the federal government’s official Medicare website and helpline.

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