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Medicare 101

Helping you navigate Medicare with VA Insurance Counseling
2025-06-17 14:00:00 2025-06-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Medicare 101 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

Tuesday, June 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-17 14:00:00 2025-06-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Medicare 101 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).

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.

♿ For disability accommodations, please contact: christina.damhuis@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5694, Virginia Relay #711

Registration is appreciated. 

Contact mzimmerman@alexlibraryva.org for more information. 

Can't come today? Attend this event at one of our other branches

  • July 9 at 10 AM - Beatley Central Library 
  • July 18 at 1 PM - Duncan Branch Library

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Nutrition | Financial Literacy |

TAGS: | VICAP | Seniors | Retirement | medicare | Healthcare | Health care |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Branch manager
James Cahill
Hours
Mon, Jun 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.

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