Medicare can be complex, and navigating the system for yourself or a loved one can feel overwhelming. Understanding enrollment periods, coverage options, and key differences between plans is essential to making informed healthcare decisions.
Our Virtual Conversation about Medicare broke down the basics, answered common questions, and provided guidance on how to support family members through the process. Participants learned how to make confident, informed choices as well as what community resources are available to help.
Speakers were:
Melanie Lambert
Senior Medicare Advocate
Center for Medicare Advocacy
Katie Wheeler
CHOICES Manager and Regional Coordinator
Southwestern CT Agency on Aging
Moderated by
Robert F. Cashel, LCSW
President & CEO
Family & Children’s Agency
Resources:
Contact the speakers: Family & Children’s Agency | SWCAA | Center for Medicare Advocacy
FCA Senior Services
SWCAA: Aging Answers brochure
Center for Medicare Advocacy flyer
CHOICES MediGap Plans (English | Spanish | French)
Medicare Advantage v. Traditional Medicare Decision Tree
Medicare Savings Programs Brochure
Medicare for people with chronic conditions
