Join WDOM for Presentation: Making Healthcare More Accessible

Need help with Medicare Advantage, supplemental insurance, drug plans, or even contesting medical billing issues?

Westchester Disabled On the Move (WDOM), a leading advocate for people with disabilities, can help. On March 25 and March 27, WDOM will present a free program to show residents how they can get the most from their healthcare coverage.

On Wednesday, March 25 NYS Assemblyman Chris Burdick will join WDOM for the presentation at the White Plains Library, 100 Martine Ave., White Plains, NY in the second-floor auditorium from 12:30-2:30 pm.

On Friday, March 27 Westchester County Legislator Margaret Cunzio will join WDOM for the presentation at the Mount Pleasant Community Center, 125 Lozza Drive, Valhalla NY. 12-12:40 pm.

The Community Health Advocacy program (CHA) has been a leading voice for New York's health care consumers, providing free, one-on-one assistance and community training to help people find and use health insurance and care.

“We thank Assemblymember Burdick and Westchester County Legislator Margaret Cunzio for allowing us to bring this important program to their constituents in White Plains and Mount Pleasant,’’ said Maria Samuels, Executive Director of Westchester Disabled On the Move. “This educational program is for people of all ages who need assistance with better navigating our healthcare system. WDOM’s staff is available to help advocate for people on health insurance issues.’’

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about their healthcare issues.

Here’s how WDOM and CHA recently helped one client:

87-year-old Ethel Constantino is on a fixed income. Medicare was not covering her medical bills. When she tried to enroll in Medicaid to help pay for them, she was told her income was too high. Westchester Disabled On the Move was able to help Ethel join a pooled trust, and she is now eligible for Medicaid. “This has reduced my financial burden, and I no longer have to worry about being able to afford the medical care that I need,’’ she said.

For more information on WDOM and CHA, they can visit: https://wdom.org/our-services/health-insurance-counseling-and-advocacy/

About WDOM

WDOM is part of a national network of Independent Living Centers dedicated to independence and equal rights for individuals with disabilities. The programs and services of WDOM are free to consumers with disabilities and their families. WDOM has assisted thousands of clients during its 40 years, providing help applying for healthcare, housing, transportation and other services to keep them out of institutions and in the community. Whether acting as a watchdog on accessibility issues in schools, public transportation and public buildings or creating programs to help people with disabilities maintain their independence, WDOM has been a leader.