098 – Interview: Medicare Open Enrollment: What to Know & When to Switch
Better Health While Aging
English - October 10, 2019 13:00 - ★★★★★ - 109 ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. K talks with geriatric care manager Michelle Allen, LCSW, about common misunderstandings people have about their Medicare coverage and what to know about Open Enrollment. Michelle is a featured expert providing guidance in Dr. K's Helping Older Parents Membership Community. She explains how your plan affects your access to certain services, how to know whether to consider switching, and much more.
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In This Episode:
Dr. K talks with Michelle Allen, LCSW, about what all older adults and families should know about Medicare Open Enrollment and understanding your Medicare coverage. Michelle is an experienced social worker and geriatric care manager based in Atlanta, and is a featured expert providing guidance in Dr. K’s Helping Older Parents Membership. They discuss:
The surprisingly common misunderstandings that people often have about their Medicare coverage
The difference between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plan
What is Medigap, what is secondary insurance, and what is supplemental insurance
How to find out just what type of Medicare coverage you or your older relative has
How to know whether it’s worth considering a plan switch during Medicare Open Enrollment
Why it’s a good idea to request a medication review before reviewing your Part D prescription coverage
What to consider if you frequently spend time traveling or living in other states
How to get free help understanding your Medicare coverage options
Related episodes:
093 – Interview: Hiring In-Home Care for Aging in Place: What to Know
096 – Interview: Paying for Long-Term Care: 2019 Updates
Related Resources:
Medicare: The ABCDs to Know & Tips for Open Enrollment
Six things to know about Fall Open Enrollment
Differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
State Health Insurance Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
New York Times: “Medicare Shopping Season is Almost Here”
Transcript: Click here.
Note from Dr. K: We don’t have the funds to transcribe most podcast episodes, but we made an exception and decided to transcribe Michelle Allen’s episode because it is such an important topic.
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