"Medicare is so complicated. All those parts. I need the 'big picture,' simply and concisely."
“I have seen fliers saying we are in the 'Open Enrollment Period,' when we can make changes in our Medicare Prescription Drug plans for next year."
"I am happy with my current plan. Why should I think about alternatives?”
"I see billboards advertising zero premium Medicare Advantage Programs. Sounds too good to be true. What’s the story?”
“I have a house and retirement accounts, but limited income. Are there any programs for which I might qualify to help me pay for medical care and prescription drugs?”
"Where do I go for knowledgeable, unbiased, and free advice about my Medicare options? What is the SHINE program and how does it work? I see ads about “Medicare Brokers.” Who are they and what do they do?”
Speaker Don Freedman practiced elder and disability law for more than 50 years before transitioning to volunteer work as a SHINE counselor, helping older people understand and take full advantage of Medicare and related health insurance programs.
