Learn About Changes Coming Next Year   Dear Neighbor, Next Wednesday, November 15th, at 2pm I will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on Medicare. See below for more information and registration details. Also see below for information about free distribution events next week for COVID-19 at-home tests and high quality masks, as well as a community reuse event this Saturday on Roosevelt Island. Best, Liz Krueger State Senator Senator Liz Krueger's Virtual Town Halls Medicare Parts A, B, C and D: Changes You Can Make to Your Coverage Wednesday, November 15th, 2pm - 3:30pm On Wednesday, November 15th from 2pm – 3:30 pm, join Senator Krueger and Eric Hausman from the Department for the Aging’s Health Insurance Information and Counseling Program (HIICAP). Mr. Hausman is the HIICAP Volunteer Outreach Manager, and an expert on all things Medicare. During his presentation, you will hear about changes coming in 2024 to premium rates and deductibles for Medicare Parts A and B, and changes to Part D, your prescription drug coverage. Additionally, you will learn about Medicare Advantage (Part C) and supplemental (Medigap) plans, as well as programs that can help defray Medicare costs, including prescription drug costs. The Medicare open enrollment period ends on December 7th; attending this event is a great opportunity to learn about changes you can make to your coverage now. You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom. You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook. Finally, you will have the option of calling in to access the audio-only portion of the event. The event will feature a question and answer session with Eric Hausman. If you have questions about changes coming in 2024 to Medicare premiums and deductibles, Medicare Advantage plans, Supplemental Plans, your Part D, prescription drug plan coverage, or how to find out if you are eligible for programs to defray the costs of your health insurance, please join us on November 15th. You will be able to submit questions during the event but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance. Please let us know if you plan to attend on November 15th by registering at [link removed]. Click Here to RSVP for the November 15th Medicare Town Hall Free COVID-19 Rapid At-Home Test and High-Quality Mask Distributions Monday, November 13, 10 am - 12 pm Thursday, November 16, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Friday, November 17, 11 am - 2 pm My office is handing out free COVID-19 rapid at-home tests and high-quality masks on three days this month: Monday, November 13, 10 am - 12 pm at the Vanderbilt YMCA: My staff will have a table close to the main entrance where they will hand out up to 3 free tests and 2 masks per person as long as supplies last. The address is 224 E. 47th St (between 2nd and 3rd Ave), New York, NY 10017. You do not need to be a member of the Vanderbilt YMCA in order to pick up tests and masks. Thursday, November 16, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm at the Vanderbilt YMCA: My staff will again have a table close to the main entrance where they will hand out up to 3 free tests and 2 masks per person as long as supplies last. The address is 224 E. 47th St. (between 2nd and 3rd Ave), New York, NY 10017. You do not need to be a member of the Vanderbilt YMCA in order to pick up tests and masks. Friday, November 17, 11 am - 2 pm at my District Office: My staff will hand out up to 3 free tests and 2 masks per person as long as supplies last. My district office is located at 211 E. 43rd Street, Suite #2000 (20th Floor). The building is situated between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. When you enter the building off of 43rd Street, you will be required to sign in at the reception desk. Once you have signed in, please proceed to the bank of elevators and take one of the elevators on the left side to the 20th Floor. Turn right once you exit the elevator and my office is straight ahead. We hope to see you at one of these distribution events! Free Community Reuse Event On Roosevelt Island District Office: 211 East 43rd Street, Suite 2000 | New York, NY 10017 | (212) 490-9535 | Fax: (212) 499-2558 Albany Office: Legislative Office Building, Room 808 | Albany, NY 12247 | (518) 455-2297 | Fax: (518) 426-6874 Email: [email protected] | On the Web: krueger.nysenate.gov   Senator Liz Krueger | 211 E 43rd St, #2000, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!