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We are grateful to Ron Bezis of Manulife John Hancock Investments for presenting this important Medicare information. See below to receive a Q&A Guide PDF to accompany this education.
This presentation covers the following areas of Medicare:
Medicare's History
The Parts of Medicare
Part A - Hospital Coverage
Think of this like room and board
Part B - Outpatient Coverage
Part C - Medicare Advantage
Private insurance plans that pay instead of Medicare
Part D - Voluntary Drug Program
Think of this as your pharmacy card
When to Enroll
IEP - Initial Enrollment Period = a 7 month window before and after your 65th birthday (3 months before and 3 months after)
For example: If you turn 65 on May 20, your Medicare IEP would run from February 1 to August 31
Medicare Cost Sharing
Covering the Gaps
Medigap
Higher premiums, less cost-sharing
Medicare Advantage
Lower premiums, higher cost-sharing
Working Past Age 65
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Next Steps - Additional Medicare information resources
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Phone: 1-800-MEDICARE
Website: https://www.medicare.gov/
Social Security Administration
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/
Under 65 health plans
Phone: 1-800-318-2596
Website: https://www.healthcare.gov/