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Medicare Part D Grows Up - Drug Plans Pack More Punch
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In this episode of The Support Network, we complete our three-part series on the main components of Medicare health insurance by diving deep into Medicare Part D - prescription drug coverage. Key Topics Covered: Overview of Medicare Part D and its importance to your aging loved one How Part D plans work, including premiums, deductibles, and cost-sh…
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Tackling the Trade-Offs of Medicare Advantage
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In this episode of The Support Network, we dive into the details of Medicare Advantage (Part C) and dual Medicare-Medicaid plans. We discuss the key points you and your aging loved one should consider when choosing between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Additionally, we explore the benefits, costs, and limitations of these plans…
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Confidence within Complexity - Start with Medicare
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In this episode of The Support Network, we dive deep into the world of Medicare to build the confidence of the support network in navigating this complex system that is critically important to our aging loved ones. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive starting point for understanding traditional Medicare plans, including Parts A, B, and Medigap. …
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Caring for Our Aging Loved Ones in the Age of Generative AI
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The original TEDx RushU talk was presented on April 4, 2024, and was re-recorded for this episode on April 29, 2024. Those supporting aging loved ones face unprecedented challenges compared to caregivers of the past. Three forces are contributing to this phenomenon. First, declining birth rates mean smaller family networks to share caregiving dutie…
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