Last fall’s Patient Empowerment Seriesc at Whitehall Court Apartments and sponsored by the NNORC and StateWide Senior Action Council were a huge success. Approximately twenty NNORC residents came to learn how they can be an active participant in their own health care. Mike Burgess, former Director of the New York State Office for Aging led the discussions and disseminated valuable information.
The next four week series are underway. Come and learn about your rights under Medicare, and about how to receive the care you deserve. If you are a Medicare beneficiary, a family member or caregiver, sign up today. Workshops will cover:
- Basic Medicare terms
- How to ask the right questions about your care
- How to file a complaint if you receive poor quality of care
- How to appeal a provider issued notice of non-coverage
- Important Medicare benefits – What you need to know
- Online resources
- New York State resources
Dates: Thursdays, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 and 1/31.
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Place: Holy Wisdom Apartments, 428 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY
RSVP: 518-524-2023 or email
Cost: Free