Medicare Basics
30 minutes on Medicare basics — what Baby Boomers need to know as they approach 65.
This free 30-minute webinar explains Medicare basics for anyone approaching 65: what Parts A, B, C and D cover, when you must enroll to avoid penalties, what Medicare costs, and how to choose between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
Melva has worked as an insurance broker with TrueCare Insurance Services for over 14 years. TrueCare’s specialty is helping clients get and maintain the most from their health and retirement benefits at the lowest cost.
As you may know, Medicare can be a bit complicated. Once you turn 64, you start getting overwhelmed with mail from the masses of companies offering Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans. The decisions you make around your Medicare are some of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make once you approach the age of 65. In this 30-minute video presentation, we help you understand the basics of Medicare and the key decisions you’ll need to make as you approach your 65th birthday.
You will learn what Medicare covers, how much it costs, and whether Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage is right for you. This presentation gives you the tools and information to sort through the mountain of Medicare mail on your kitchen counter and find the approach and the plan best suited for your situation.
Are you asking…
- What does Medicare cover?
- How do the four parts of Medicare work together?
- When do I have to enroll in Medicare?
- How does Medicare work with the insurance I’ve already got?
- What can I expect to pay for my healthcare down the line?
Attend if…
- You are age 60 and over.
- You are concerned about retirement health care expenses.
- You are recently retired or planning to retire soon.
- You want to understand how to begin making important Medicare decisions.
In this half-hour presentation, you’ll learn:
- What Medicare is, who is eligible for it, and how you get it.
- Who needs to enroll in Medicare and when.
- The two ways to have Medicare — and how to choose.
- What Medicare costs, and how to mitigate those costs through private insurance.
- How to start planning for future healthcare costs.
Note: This webinar is intended for educational purposes only and does not offer specific advice.
Note: This webinar is intended for educational purposes only and does not offer specific advice.
Webinar Registration
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Questions about this webinar
When should I sign up for Medicare?
Your Initial Enrollment Period lasts seven months: it starts three months before the month you turn 65, includes your birthday month, and ends three months after. Enrolling inside that window helps you avoid late-enrollment penalties. If you are still working and have employer coverage, different rules can apply.
What is the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage?
Original Medicare (Parts A and B) is run by the federal government and lets you see any doctor who accepts Medicare. Medicare Advantage (Part C) is sold by private insurers, bundles Parts A and B (usually with Part D and extras) and uses a provider network with a yearly out-of-pocket maximum.
Does Medicare cover everything?
No. Original Medicare leaves gaps such as deductibles, 20% coinsurance, and most dental, vision and hearing care. Many people add a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan or choose Medicare Advantage to manage those costs.
Is the Medicare webinar really free?
Yes. The webinar is free, educational and has no obligation. A licensed TrueCare agent is available afterward if you want help comparing plans, at no cost to you.
Who should attend a Medicare basics webinar?
It is designed for people age 60 and over, anyone recently retired or planning to retire, and family members helping a parent understand Medicare for the first time.
Prefer to talk it through first?
A licensed Houston Medicare agent will answer your questions at no cost.