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Events in October–December 2022

  • - NYC Chapter Meeting
    NYC Chapter Meeting

    NYC Chapter Meeting


    October 17, 2022

    Presentation: What is Happening in Medicare?

    • Speakers: María Alvarez, Executive Director; How Do the Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare Savings Program Expansion Affect My Access to Health Care?”
    • James Pearlstein, Retiree, Co-Chair PSC Social Safety Net Working Group. “Update on Insurance Coverage for NYC Public Service Retirees"
    • NYC Chapter Meeting Notice October 2022

     

  • - Patient Advocates Teach in - How to Plan for a Funeral
    Patient Advocates Teach in - How to Plan for a Funeral
  • - BWICA Meeting - Health Care Summit 2022
    BWICA Meeting - Health Care Summit 2022

    BWICA Meeting - Health Care Summit 2022


    October 26, 2022

    HEALTH CARE SUMMIT 2022

    • Medicare & EPIC in 2022, Speaker: Eric Hausman, HIICAP Outreach Volunteer Manager, Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistant Program, NYC Department for the Aging
    • Medicaid & the Medicare Savings Program Expansion
    • Medicare Frauds & Scams During the Annual Enrollment Period, Leslie Sierra, Outreach Counselor, NY StateWide Senior Action Council
    • Legislative Updates: María Alvarez, Executive Director, BWICA Educational Fund, Inc.

    October 2022 Meeting Agenda

  • - Albany County Chapter Meeting
    Albany County Chapter Meeting

    Albany County Chapter Meeting


    November 1, 2022

    Where: The Pine Hills library, 517 Western Ave, Albany

    Agenda:  Continuing the celebration of StateWide’s 50th anniversary!

    • President’s report
    • Recap of our convention
    • Chapter elections
    • Benefits Update:  Gail Myers, StateWide Deputy Director will provide news about Medicare (including drug costs), Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program.  Benefits improvements will be discussed.
    • Bring a brownbag lunch if you wish. Beverages will be provided.
  • - Patient Advocates Program Teach in
    Patient Advocates Program Teach in

    Patient Advocates Program Teach in


    November 15, 2022

    How to Appeal a Hospital or Nursing Home Discharge or Complaint about the Quality of Care from a Health Care Provider

    • Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM—11:00 AM
    • Speakers: Bryan Fischer, Communications Lead, Livanta (a Medicare Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization); Gina Westphal, Livanta Communications Team Lead
    • To register for the ZOOM Webinar event virtually click HERE (or visit nysenior.org)
    • To connect via phone: 646-558-8656, Webinar ID: 845 9660 3458#
    • Patients Advocates Telephone Teach in flyer for more information
  • - Town Hall Meeting - End Medical Debt
    Town Hall Meeting - End Medical Debt

    Town Hall Meeting - End Medical Debt


    November 16, 2022

    Come to BWICA for the November Town Hall Meeting on Ending Medical Debt.

    Wednesday November 16, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

    Location:
    BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL 209 JORALEMON STREET
    BROOKLYN, NY 11201

     

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