Demystifying Medicare is now available in an audio format!
You can now hear the Demystifying Medicare presentation for New York on your own time with these audio recordings!
Feel free to listen at your own pace and pause or rewind any of the audio chapters if you need to. Technical questions can be directed towards outreach@wlsmail.org.
Questions about Medicare and other Senior Benefits can be addressed to the SBIC helpline at 914-231-3260 or
For questions about Medicaid and long-term care planning, please contact Westchester Department of Senior Programs and Services at 914-813-6100.
Julie Woodward, presenter
Watch the video below for
an introduction to this site!
Julie can be reached at
914-231-3236 or SBICmedia@gmail.com.
Please download and print these two handouts, as you’ll find it easier to use them in hard-copy than on screen.
These handouts are also available for download but will not be used during the audio chapters.
Use this Presentation PDF to keep track of where you are in the audio and see the displays used in the live presentation. Click on the green image below and leave it open in a separate tab.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 3: The Two Basic Structures of Medicare
Chapter 4: The Planfinders
Important handouts:
Virtual Programming
Chapter 5: Costs
Chapter 6: Enrollment (somewhat geared to New York State)
Chapter 7: Cost-Saving Programs
Important handouts:
2020 Dates for Demystifying Medicare
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. 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.) NOTE: Pre-registration is requested.
Upcoming In-Person Presentations:
Past Presentations:
Katonah Village Library
26 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536
Pre-registration requested at: (914) 231-3236
Eastchester Public Library
11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester, NY 10709
Pre-registration requested at: (914) 231-3236
Phelps Hospital
701 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Pre-registration requested at: (914) 366-3937
Town of Greenburgh Multipurpose Center
11 Olympic Lane, NY 10502
Pre-registration requested at: (914) 231-3236
Ruth Keeler Memorial Library
276 Titicus Rd, North Salem, NY 10560
Pre-registration requested at: (914) 669-5161 or email keelerlibrary@wlsmail.org
North Castle Public Library
19 Whippoorwill Road East, Armonk, NY 10504
Pre-registration requested at: (914) 273-3887 ext. 3