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This is the third time that our partner and friend, Ron Bezis of Manulife John Hancock Investments, has presented this annual webinar for our clients, covering important Medicare information. See the form below to request the Medicare 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
To receive an additional Medicare Q&A Guide PDF, please fill out this form and we will email you the file within 2 business days.
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/