The Medicare Team shares real-life Medicare stories that highlight common mistakes and costly oversights. Hosts Sean and Thomas discuss the importance of understanding plan options, verifying provider networks, and reviewing coverage details before enrolling.

Through real examples, they explain how out-of-network care, medication coverage issues, and dual eligibility can lead to unexpected expenses—and why annual Medicare checkups with a licensed advisor can uncover better options and meaningful savings.

Takeaways

Understanding the details of your Medicare plan can help prevent costly mistakes.

• Always verify that doctors and hospitals are in network
• HMO plans can result in high out-of-network costs
• Medicare plans should be tailored to individual needs
• Medication coverage plays a major role in total costs
• Dual eligibility and Medicaid can complicate plan choices
• Professional guidance helps avoid expensive errors
• Annual Medicare reviews can uncover better plan options

Chapters

00:00 Common Medicare Mistakes

02:28 Why Network Coverage Matters

05:38 Choosing a Plan That Fits Your Needs

09:26 Dual Eligibility and Medicaid Risks

12:03 The Value of Professional Guidance

13:48 Medication Coverage and Cost Impact

17:23 Avoiding Unnecessary Expenses

20:05 Why Annual Medicare Checkups Matter

22:22 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

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Medicare Team breaks down the key differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans. Hosts Joshua and Thomas explain how each option works, the pros and cons of both, and which types of beneficiaries each plan may be best suited for.

This episode also covers HMO vs. PPO plans, hospital indemnity plans as a coverage gap solution, how Medicaid can enhance benefits for those who qualify, and why personalized guidance is critical when choosing Medicare coverage.

Takeaways

Understanding the differences between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement is essential when choosing coverage.

• Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement are the two main Medicare options
• Part A and Part B are required for both plan types
• Advantage plans often include extra benefits and a maximum out-of-pocket
• Supplement plans help cover gaps in Original Medicare
• Hospital indemnity plans can offset higher out-of-pocket costs

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Medicare Options

01:38 Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans

06:26 HMO vs. PPO Explained

10:04 Medicare Supplement Plans

14:10 Hospital Indemnity Plans as a Middle Ground

20:37 Medicaid and Medicare Together

24:10 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

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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

📞 Have questions or want to review your Medicare options? Call (717) 807-7649 to speak with a licensed Medicare advisor.

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