Medicare is a complicated topic filled with jargon, confusing enrollment periods, and all sorts of private insurance bolt-on options. Cindi Gatton of Caribou joins us to make sense of it all. Timeline for enrollment - when do people need to start taking action? What are the common reasons people incur a penalty? How to avoid. What is not covered by Medicare? How to shop for supplemental plans: call brokers, online comparison tools, etc Evaluating supplemental coverage options - what is a proper framework for sorting through policies? What impact does a new health condition have when trying to sign up for or change supplemental plans? Maintaining current doctors? Some doctors not taking Medicare? How does working past age 65 impact Medicare coverage?
