Workshop: Medicare 101 - Clear and Easy | San Francisco Public Library

Thursday, 10/1/2026
2:00 - 3:15

Suitable for:

Adults

This visual educational presentation will cover the upcoming changes to Medicare in 2027.

Elena Kotenkova is a licensed health insurance agent. She specializes in helping people who turn 65 and those already retired to navigate the complexities of Medicare. Her one-hour educational seminar is designed to give you peace of mind by explaining how Original Medicare works, enrollment periods and how to avoid possible penalties. She will break down confusing concepts into simple, easy-to-understand terms, covering everything from Original Medicare to additional coverage options, such as Medicare Supplement Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Prescription Drug Plans, followed by a Q&A session.

Planning for Medicare is a key part of personal finances because it involves major healthcare costs, budgeting, and retirement planning.

Personal Finance

Get expert help in managing your finances and learn how to make well-informed financial decisions about spending, saving, taxes, investing, retirement, estate planning and more.

Health & Wellness

Build better wellness practices and learn ways to improve your health.

Older Adult

Learn and live well at any age.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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