Episode Description:

Navigating the complexities of Medicare can be overwhelming, but this episode simplifies the process for those turning 65 or assisting a loved one. Host, Rich Leimgruber, speaks with certified Medicare insurance professionals Traci O'Brien, and Giovanna Sidoti, Medicare Agent, who break down the program's intricacies, from enrollment pitfalls to hidden costs. They explain why Medicare coverage is highly personal and not a one-size-fits-all solution, highlighting how different choices can have lasting consequences on both health and finances.

Key Highlights:

1. Crucial Enrollment Deadlines: Learn about the Initial Enrollment Period around your 65th birthday and the serious consequences of missing it.
2. Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: Get a clear breakdown of the two primary paths to supplement Original Medicare.
3. The Value of an Expert Broker: Find out why working with a local, licensed insurance agent costs you nothing extra.
4. Protecting Against Scams: Learn the biggest red flags and how having an agent can help protect you or rectify the situation if you are targeted.

Filmed and recorded at Studio on the Avenue/LMC Media
Mamaroneck, NY
https://lmcmedia.org/
Produced and Edited by Vekterly
https://www.vekterly.com/
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