Know Your Benefits, Know Your Rights, and Know Your Options!
If you are becoming eligible for Medicare, such as turning age 65, or if you are a current Medicare beneficiary and want to improve your understanding of Medicare, this course will arm you with everything you need to know and more. During this 2024-2025 educational course we will delve into the depths of Medicare and its four parts (A, B, C, & D), as-well-as address their many myths and misconceptions. Join us for this interactive deep dive into the complex world of Medicare, presented by Michael R Cochran, Independent Insurance Broker.
COURSE SYLLABUS:
What is Original Medicare
When Coverage Begins
When Do You Qualify to Enroll
How to Enroll
What Are the Four Parts of Medicare
Parts A & B Benefits, Premiums, and Financial Liabilities
Part D Prescription Drug Coverage
Parts B & D Penalties are for Life
Creditable Coverage
Continuing with Employer Coverage
IRMAA Explained
Why Original Medicare is Not Enough
Supplemental Medicare Plans (also known as Medigap)
Characteristics of Drug Plans - Coverage Phases & Tiers for Prescription Drugs
Dispelling a Myth!
Part C Medicare Advantage
PPOs & HMOs – Which One Is Right?
Special Needs Plans for Qualifying Chronic Conditions & Medicaid
Reducing Your Part B Premium
SCF Bradenton (Building 18)
5840 26th St W
Building 18 - Professional Development Center
Bradenton, FL 34207
Room: 114
Directions
I-75 to Exit 217 (SR 70/53rd Ave). Head west on SR 70 (becomes 53rd Ave) to 26th St W. Turn left (south) onto 26th St W. SCF Bradenton is on the right between 57th Ave W. and 60th Ave W. Building 18 is the Professional Development Center which also houses the Traffic Safety Institute (TSI).
Event Venue
5840 26th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207-3522, United States, 3150 57th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34207, United States,Bayshore Gardens, Florida
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