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Helping You Navigate Medicare

VA Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program

2024-08-14 13:00:00 2024-08-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Helping You Navigate Medicare Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap). Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Wednesday, August 14
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-14 13:00:00 2024-08-14 15:00:00 America/New_York Helping You Navigate Medicare Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap). Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor

Come learn about your Medicare options – Original Medicare (Parts A & B), Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D), and Medicare Supplement (Medigap).

This is a hybrid information session, both an in-person and virtual event. Please register to attend virtually. To attend in-person, please come to the second floor of the Kate Waller Barrett Branch. 

State-certified VICAP Counselors from the City of Alexandria will conduct a free Medicare presentation for older adults 64+, individuals starting in Medicare or potentially eligible due to disabilities, and for caregivers who are assisting their loved ones to navigate the Medicare system. The presentation will provide an overview of Medicare, enrollment process, coverage rules, Medicare Savings Programs, and more.

Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

Can't make it to Barrett? VICAP will be presenting at each Alexandria Library Location

  • August 3 from 1 PM - 3 PM, In-person & Virtual at Duncan Branch Library
  • August 23 from 11 AM - 1 PM, In-person & Virtual at Beatley Central Library
  • August 28 from 2 PM - 4 PM, In-person & Virtual at Burke Branch Library

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legal | Health & Nutrition | Financial Literacy |

TAGS: | Seniors | Medicare | How-To | Health Insurance |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library

jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708

Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.

Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months. Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.

Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fun activities just for infants ages 0-12 months.

Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:40am
First Floor
Practice your alphabet with stories, songs, yoga and more! Ages 2 and Up.

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 2 - 4 PM on the second floor. Accommodation is for 12 players so first come first served if more than 12.