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[LovingA2andMI]

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[Frerotte]

1. Every Year?

Will this be something offered every year? I will turn 65 two years from now and really want to get a head start on the protocols involved with Medicare sign up.

I have always had excellent insurance at work but this year they bought some half ass version that is causing all kinds of woes for everyone.

I was going to stay working longer just to keep insurance but, hell, I would rather start figuring out the Medicare minefield since it is almost at my doorstep.

Might as well get out of work and let someone else have the position.

I could have retired 5 years ago if we had universal healthcare in the US.

[Journeyman]

2. Watch it this year, then find it or a similar program next year . . .

My wife and I went to Medicare 101 three years running, at different places each time, so we really felt we understood the programs and their many options before we actually signed on. Worked very well for us.

Check with the large hospitals in your area. They probably have similar programs they run as informational sessions each year. In my area, two of the largest hospitals offered a selection of programs -- Medicare basics, Medicare supplements, Medicare drug programs -- all taught by knowledgeable people. The best classes were run by an insurance broker who presented a wide range of options and even brought in people from each plan to discuss specifics of their offerings. By law, they are not permitted to hard sell anything, information only. Well worth the couple of mornings we devoted to it over three years.

[Frerotte]

3. Great Idea!

Never thought of that!

Thank you for the suggestions!

I will definitely tune in and start taking notes.

[LovingA2andMI]

8. Thank you and you are correct....

The best classes were run by an insurance broker who presented a wide range of options and even brought in people from each plan to discuss specifics of their offerings. By law, they are not permitted to hard sell anything, information only.

Correct, and again, thank you for placing that fact in this post. The program can only be Educational in nature. Plans cannot be discussed. If attendee desires more information, a Scope of Appointment must be signed before hand. That is the rule. And yes, any type of hard sell is strictly prohibited.

[Frerotte]

10. Excellent Information/Saved

Thank you for the excellent information. Will save and participate.

Had no idea where to start.

[LovingA2andMI]

11. Excellent!

Look forward to seeing you there.

[LovingA2andMI]

6. The Programs are on a Monthly basis...

And are Medicare Scholar based programming, which is top tier.

[slightlv]

4. Thank you!

I signed up, although I'll turn 65 on Feb 4th. Guess I'll find out then what I haven't done or should have done, etc. There's always something I'll screw up!

So, thanks again for this heads up!

[LovingA2andMI]

9. Sounds Great...

Look forward to seeing you there!

[regnaD kciN]

5. Umm...

...they say that "No insurer plan specific information will be marketed or discussed," but then follow up with "By entering your phone number and/or email address, you give permission for a licensed insurance agent to contact you to answer your questions and discuss your plan options"...? Sounds to me like a marketing event -- they just wait to do the selling until afterwards.

Personally, I'd prefer a "workshop" not run by a company with an obvious ulterior motive. Besides, I'm on my wife's government-retiree health plan and, while I'll need to register for some sort of Medicare supplemental plan as part of it, I know it's going to be with the HMO we've been with for decades.

[LovingA2andMI]

7. The Sign is VERY CLEAR..

We cannot discuss any plans so your umm is really a not at all. Also, FYI - Medicare allows for EDUCATIONAL events where no plan information is discussed. Which is why that is mentioned. Likewise, a SCOPE OF APPOINTMENT form is REQUIRED to discuss any plan information. Again that is not done in a educational seminar.

Thanks, but a swing and miss.

Have a lovely day.

Meanwhile, not sure why you decided to include your plan information here, as that is not the point of this post. Take care.