Health & Insurance Information

Health & Insurance Information

Free Medicare Counseling

Mondays: November 6th, 20th, & 27th 10:00am-1:00pm

 

• Free one-on-one consultations with counselors unaffiliated with private insurance companies will be available to help library patrons with questions about Medicare.

 

• For people already on Medicare, planning their retirement, or helping others with their healthcare coverage, this program can answer any questions you have about the Medicare enrollment process.

 

• The counselors will explain what plans are available to you. Plans that may reduce your monthly premiums, prescription drug costs, or out-of-pocket expenses will be discussed with you. Plans that offer additional benefits, such as vision and/or dental, may also be discussed.

 

• Drop-ins are welcome! If you would like to make an appointment, please contact the library at 914-939-6710 ext. 103 or email us at pcrbref@wlsmail.org.

Senior Resources

Several resources are available to assist you with questions about Medicare and other senior benefits. Some include benefit enrollment help.

Senior Benefits Individual Counseling Services are available from Westchester Library System. When calling, please leave a message with your name, phone number and the town where you live. A counselor will set up a phone or online meeting, or meet you in person at a local library. The helpline is 914-417-9102.

Other senior resources can be found HERE.

Health Insurance Navigation Help

Tuesdays, 9:00 am-3:00 pm by appointment

The Westchester County Department of Health offers free help at the library. Questions and requests will be kept confidential.

 

To make an appointment, call 914-995-6350 or email

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Free Blood Pressure Screening

by Community Health of Fairchester

On the third Wednesday of each month, a nurse provides free blood pressure screenings from 10:30 am-11:30 am. No appointment is necessary.