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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Structure of CAN
    • COMMITTEES
    • Groups and Activities
    • Contact Us
  • CALENDAR
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Volunteers
    • BOOKS
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • LEARNING ABOUT RACISM
  • PROGRAMS
    • Programs 2017
    • Programs 2018
    • Programs 2019
    • Programs 2020
    • Programs 2021
    • Programs 2022
    • Programs 2023
  • RESOURCES
    • TECH GUIDES >
      • iPhone Guide
      • Android Phone Guide
      • SAFE ONLINE
      • Buying a Smartphone
    • MEDICARE INFORMATION
    • DOCTOR VISIT
    • HEATH ADVOCACY FOR A FRIEND
    • Hospital Preparation
    • ADVANCED LIFE EVENTS
    • FIND LONG TERM CARE

Medicare Information

Medicare Insurance Options
Everyone 65 and older is entitled to Medicare Insurance, but Medicare by itself will cover no more than 80% of your medical costs. You will need to get a Medicare Supplemental Plan, sometimes called a Medigap Plan, or choose a Medicare Advantage Plan (available through private health insurance companies). Be aware that AARP sells the Medicare plans that are UnitedHealthCare. Here are some reliable links to more information about your options: 
This very helpful video explaining Medicare is from the Rockland County Office for the Aging:  
https://youtu.be/U6I7BjyNM1E
For information from Medicare.gov - This website gives you clear, step by step information about all your options and what they mean. It comes directly from Medicare, so it is not trying to sell you any particular plan. 
Here are some Rockland County plans from Medicare – https://rocklandgov.com/files/8116/3474/2990/2022_Medicare_Options.pdf

Explore the additional benefits particular to your Medicare Insurance plan
Be pro-active. If you want to know more about a company, give them a call. Often supplemental Medicare plans and Medicare Advantage health insurance plans have wellness assistance in many categories. You can access their information either by calling your provider or by scrolling through their web site. These benefits may include help paying for gym attendance, information accessing assistive devices, locating home care, skilled nursing, and much more. Call the company providing your Supplemental Insurance or your Medicare Advance Plan to ask about benefits, or explore their website.
Local Connections
Nyack LIbrary
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Nyack News and Views
Office for the Aging
Village of Nyack
Village of South Nyack
Village of Upper Nyack
YMCA in Nyack



Resources
​A Guide to Orchestrating Your Life as You Age
​Advance Directives
The Conversation
​Health Care Proxy
Living Will Registration
​Bring Clarity to Your Financial Records
National Institute on Aging
Positive Psychology



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