Presentation: Medicare Open Enrollment

Monday, 11/9/2026
12:00 - 1:30

Suitable for:

Adults

Learn what you need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment and how to make informed decisions about your coverage for the upcoming year. The session covers how to review your current Medicare coverage, compare Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, understand changes to premiums, benefits, and prescription drug coverage, and determine whether your current plan still meets your needs. We also discuss Medicare costs, financial assistance programs, common enrollment mistakes to avoid, and resources available to help you make confident coverage decisions.

About the presenter: Jienelle Herndon, MSN-RN, FNP-C, is an Air Force veteran and healthcare professional specializing in clinical care and strategic outreach to improve health outcomes. She holds a BSN from Westminster College and an MSN as a Nurse Practitioner from Duke University. As a Health Insurance Specialist with the San Francisco Office of Program Operations & Local Engagement (OPOLE), Jienelle educates beneficiaries and stakeholders through webinars and gathers feedback for policy improvement. She leads outreach efforts to key populations, including veterans, advanced practice nurses, the unhoused, recently incarcerated individuals, and AANHPI communities.

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

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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