Medicare Panel to Aid Seniors with Healthcare
The NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) will hold an informational panel on November 12 at the Queens Community House.
This panel aims to help aging residents in Queens understand how President Donald Trump's recent budget cuts to the Medicare program will affect their healthcare coverage.
- The DFTA's Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program (HIICAP) is a free resource connecting seniors on Medicare with healthcare experts.
- Open enrollment for 2026 is currently open, with similar panels being hosted across the city to educate seniors on their new coverage.
- Open enrollment will close on December 7, leaving seniors with limited time to choose their plan.
Author's summary: Medicare panel helps seniors with healthcare.
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QNS — 2025-11-04