Medicare worshops will continue to be held virtually in 2021. Below are some virtual workshop options covering the materials presented at the sessions.

Phone counseling and assistance is available by calling the Department of Senior Programs and Services Medicare Information Line at (914) 813-6100 or the Senior Benefit Information Counseling Line at (914) 231-3260. Questions can be sent by e-mail to .

All counseling is free, confidential, and provided by HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program) trained counselors. The HIICAP program helps to educate the public about Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and other health insurance and government benefit programs.

Fall 2021 Virtual Medicare Basic Workshops dates, 10 a.m. to noon.
To register for these workshops, send an e-mail to Vaughn Mosley at  or call (914) 813-6389.

• Sept. 23, 2021
• Oct. 13, 2021
• Nov. 18, 2021
• Dec. 1, 2021

Virtual Medicare Basics Presentations (NYS Office of the Aging)
The Virtual Medicare Basics Presentations covers information on Medicare enrollment, cost-sharing, Medicare Advantage, Part D and low income subsidy programs. Watch the presentation.

Virtual “Demystifying Medicare” Workshops (Westchester Library System)
Presented in audio chapters, in which the audience can move at their own pace and refer to downloadable handouts. Watch the presentation. 

Additional money-saving programs are available:

NYS myBenefits
Personal tool for financial, health, prescription and other savings programs.

Social Security Administration
Get extra help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs using Prescription Help. Use the button, "Apply for extra help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs."

Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage.
A New York State sponsored program that provides savings on prescription drugs.

Medicare.gov
Access the Federal government's Medicare site or call the helpline at (800) 633-4227.