Medicare Team discusses hesitation around changing plans, late enrollment penalties, Part B premium considerations, and fear of the unknown when reviewing coverage.

The team also breaks down Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement, explains the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, highlights pharmaceutical assistance programs, and discusses when additional insurance may be needed for hospital costs.

Takeaways

The Annual Enrollment Period is a critical time to review and update your Medicare coverage.

• Importance of the Annual Enrollment Period
• Common Medicare mistakes to avoid
• Late enrollment penalties and how to avoid them
• Understanding Medicare Part B premiums
• Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement
• When additional insurance may be needed for hospital costs

Chapters

00:00 Why the Annual Enrollment Period Matters

06:17 Late Enrollment Penalties Explained

12:30 Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement

18:35 Additional Insurance for Hospital Costs

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The Medicare Team breaks down the biggest Medicare changes coming in 2026, focusing on Part D and prescription drug coverage.

Learn how the new out-of-pocket maximum, medication tier changes, payment programs, food card updates, and assistance programs may affect your costs—and why life changes and C-SNP eligibility make regular reviews with a licensed Medicare advisor essential.

Takeaways

Major Medicare changes are coming in 2026, and they will affect most beneficiaries.

• Medicare Part D changes for 2026
• Government assistance programs that help lower medication expenses
• Food card benefit changes and qualification requirements
• Choosing the right Medicare plan based on prescriptions
• Life changes may require a Medicare plan review
• The importance of working with a licensed Medicare advisor

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Medicare Changes for 2026

04:52 Prescription Drug Costs and Medication Tiers

10:30 Food Card Changes and Government Assistance

17:05 Choosing the Right Medicare Plan

23:22 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

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The first episode of the Medicare team podcast covers the basics of Medicare, including Original Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Part C (Advantage Plans), Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage), Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage, Enrollment Periods and Penalties, and Changes for 2026.

Takeaways

• Medicare can be confusing, but it's essential to understand.

• Medicare Basics
• Original Medicare Parts A and B
• Medicare Part C: Advantage Plans
• Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage
• Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage
• Enrollment Periods and Penalties
• Finding a Good Medicare agent can simplify the process.
• Changes for 2026

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Medicare Basics

01:24 Understanding Original Medicare: Parts A and B

02:47 Exploring Medicare Advantage Plans: Part C

05:01 Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage

09:43 Enrollment Periods and Penalties

13:00 Changes in Medicare for 2026

15:55 Finding the Right Medicare Agent

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