Dear Neighbor,

Happy Veterans Day. Below please find information about upcoming virtual events I am hosting this week and next week about Medicare, protecting yourself from scammers, and housing issues.

I hope you can join me for one or more of these events.



Best,

Liz Krueger

State Senator

Medicare Parts A, B, C and D:

Changes You Can Make to Your Coverage

Tuesday, November 12th, 2pm - 3:30pm

On Tuesday, November 12th 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 2025 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 and supplemental (Medigap) plans, and 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, a webinar hosting service.

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 2025 to Medicare premiums and deductibles, Medicare Advantage plans, supplemental (Medigap) 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 12th. You will be able to submit questions during the event but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance.

The event will be recorded, and will be available to view afterwards at krueger.nysenate.gov and facebook.com/statesenatorlizkrueger, along with any slides and links that were shared. It will also be emailed to everyone who RSVP'd for the event.

After you register, a confirmation email with the Zoom link and the call-in information will be sent at least a week in advance of the event.

Please let us know if you plan to attend on November 12th by registering at https://tinyurl.com/2024MedicareTownHall.

Don't Get Scammed: Learn How to Protect Yourself

Thursday, November 14th, 6:30pm - 8pm

Scared of being scammed? Get the tools you need to protect yourself.

Scams are getting more and more sophisticated. Even the tech savvy among us are falling victim.

At this virtual event you will learn about the newest scams, preventive measures to keep your personal information safe, and about available resources and support. You will learn to protect yourself against phone scams, gather tips for searching safely on the internet, and learn how to prevent identity theft.

The Virtual Town Hall will feature:

• Kathleen Benedetti-Fisher, AARP, SCAM Expert
• Jeanine Launay, Chief of Elder Abuse Unit at the New York County District Attorney’s Office
• Anthony Nuccio, Detective, 19th Precinct Crime Prevention



You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom, a webinar hosting service.

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 Kathleen Benedetti-Fisher, Jeanine Launay, and Detective Nuccio. If you have questions about the newest scams, the best way to protect yourself from common scams, internet safety strategies, and how to prevent identity theft, you should attend the November 14th Town Hall. Attendees will be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance.

The event will be recorded, and will be available to view afterwards at krueger.nysenate.gov and facebook.com/statesenatorlizkrueger, along with any slides and links that were shared. It will also be emailed to everyone who RSVP'd for the event.

After you register, a confirmation email with the Zoom link and the call-in information will be sent at least a week in advance of the event.

Please let us know if you plan to attend on November 14th by registering at https://tinyurl.com/Protect-Yourself-2024.

My staff and I often hear from constituents about myriad housing issues that affect everyone, from young renters to rent-regulated tenants to co-op and condo owners. In the upcoming weeks, I am hosting a four-part virtual lunch hour series with housing attorney's and advocates on a wide range of housing. At these virtual events, you will learn how to get repairs, steps to take if you are behind on your rent, informative tools for navigating housing court, and resources for co-op and condo owners. 

Below please find the date, time, and speaker for each webinar along with an individual RSVP link for each event. 

Session 1: How to Get My Landlord to Make Repairs

Tuesday, November 19, 12 pm - 1 pm

Michael Grinthal, Take Root Justice

Session 2: You've Fallen Behind on Your Rent, Now What?

Thursday, November 21, 12 pm - 1 pm

Jenny Laurie, Housing Court Answers

Session 3: Appearing in Housing Court Without a Lawyer

Tuesday, December 3, 12 pm - 1 pm

Pablo Zevallos, The Legal Aid Society

Session 4: Co-op and Condo Owner Rights and Resources

Thursday, December 5, 12 pm - 1 pm

Rose Marie Cantanno, NYLAG

You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom or watching it live-streamed on Facebook. You do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook. You will also have the option of calling in to access the audio-only portion of the event. 

Each event will feature a question-and-answer session with Senator Krueger and the webinar presenter. Attendees can submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance.

The event will be recorded and available to view afterward at krueger.nysenate.gov and facebook.com/statesenatorlizkrueger, along with the slides and links that were shared. It will also be emailed to everyone who RSVP'd for the event.

After you register, a confirmation email with the Zoom link and the call-in information will be sent immediately and you will receive a reminder email one week before the event. 

Please let us know if you plan to attend any or all sessions of the Virtual Housing Lunch Hour Series by registering at each RSVP link above.