Medicare 101 with Neighborhood Falmouth

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Adult Collections Room — 300 Main St., Falmouth, MA

Neighborhood Falmouth and the Falmouth Public Library are jointly offering this lecture. Join us for an informative session designed to help you make sense of Medicare. We’ll review Medicare coverage options, including: Medicare Parts A & B Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Coverage (Part D) Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap) Participants will learn about public assistance programs such as Prescription Advantage, Extra Help from Social Security, MassHealth, and other resources that help beneficiaries with limited income or assets manage their health care costs. This program is presented by the Cape Cod & Island’s Regional SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone), which provides free, unbiased health insurance counseling and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare, their caregivers, and those approaching Medicare eligibility. Presenter info: Kristina Whiton-O';Brien, MSW, LICSW, is a seasoned social worker with over 35 years of experience. She is currently the Regional Director for the SHINE Program at Barnstable County Government, where she leads both staff and volunteers who provide free and impartial health…