Medicare Education Events

Understanding Medicare Advantage and Open Enrollment

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period runs from January 1 to March 31. During this we make Advantage plans and the enrollment process easy to understand. Some of the topics we cover include:

• How to review your current Medicare Advantage plan
• Factors that influence the type of plan you choose
• The star-rating system
• What you can do during open enrollment

Dr. Robert Morris, chief medical officer for Well Advised, will also explain when you can move from lower-rated plans, and when you can switch to five-star plans.

Medicare Drug Plans: What You Need to Know

If you're eligible for Medicare or close to eligibility, it's time to start thinking about securing your prescription drug coverage. During this Well Advised online event, Dr. Robert Morris will explain:

• The different parts of Medicare
• Why you need prescription drug insurance
• How much you should expect to pay
• Tips for lowering your out-of-pocket drug costs

You'll also learn how to avoid late enrollment penalties, and how to get extra help with paying for your prescription medications.

Understanding Medicare Open Enrollment

The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7, and Well Advised is here to help you understand it and make the most of it. During this event, you'll learn:

• What Open Enrollment is and what you can do during this time
• What it means if you are on Original Medicare
• What you can do if you are on Medicare Advantage
• How Well Advised can help review your current insurance plan for free

If you have Medicare coverage, it's important to review your plan each year so you can see if there are better plans that offer higher quality at a lower cost.

Managing Your Medication Costs While on Medicare

If you're on Medicare and haven't reviewed your prescription drug coverage in a while, or you think there's no way to lower what you spend on your medications, sign up for this Well Advised event.

In this online discussion, Dr. Robert Morris offers tips for managing your prescription drugs as he talks about:

• Understanding the medications you are taking and why
• The importance of an annual medication review with your doctor
• How to manage your medications
• How to lower your drug costs

Medicare 101

Medicare is complex and may seem overwhelming. During this event, you'll learn the basics of Medicare in a way that makes it very easy to understand. Dr. Robert Morris will address topics that will help you take control of your health, including:

• What Medicare is and how it works
• How to enroll in Medicare
• The different enrollment periods
• The Well Advised Medicare plan finder, which is powered by an artificial intelligence engine

Top 5 Solutions to Common Medicare Mistakes

According to Medicare survey data, 54% of program enrollees don’t compare their coverage options annually. Yet our health needs, our preferences, and our budgets often change. This leaves many people not having their best Medicare coverage plan: They either do not have enough coverage, or they are paying too much for the coverage they have.

In this online conversation, Dr. Robert Morris shares the mistakes to avoid during Medicare open enrollment periods, including:

• Failing to review your coverage every year
• Not understanding what is covered in your selected Medicare plan
• Only considering one insurer or one plan

Best Eating Habits to Support Healthy Aging

As we age, our risk for malnutrition rises. During this online event hosted by Well Advised, Dr. Robert Morris explores:

• Why good nutrition is important for older adults
• Tips for improving your nutrition
• Who qualifies for medical nutrition therapy services that are covered by Medicare

How Medicare Can Address Mental Health Conditions

Mental health conditions can be stressful on those who suffer with them. They may also be stressful on their family members. In this brief Well Advised live event presented by Mimi Roberson, chief operations officer, we’ll look at important issues related to mental health conditions and Medicare, including:

• Types of mental health problems in older adults
• What Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans cover and their costs
• How to recognize the symptoms of mental health issues

Understanding the Different Types of Senior Living Care

As we age, our healthcare needs will change. Where and how we live may change as well. During this live online event, we'll explore what those changes can look like and the role of Medicare in helping guide us. Dr. Robert Morris will explain:

• Senior living and types of care
• Who pays for senior living
• Home health care
• Assisted living
• Questions to ask about senior living

How to Enroll in Medicare for the First Time

If you are about to turn 65, or have just turned 65, it's time to think about your Medicare options and enroll. Medicare can be complex and hard to understand until you learn how to navigate the system. It's also easy to make mistakes unless you choose the right health plan. During this online session, Mimi Roberson, chief operations officer for Well Advised, will cover topics like:

• What to know before enrolling in Medicare
• The difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage
• Changing from employer health insurance to Medicare
• Mistakes to avoid
• The Well Advised Plan Finder

How Medicare Special Needs Plans Work

Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are types of Medicare Advantage plans that are designed for people with specific types of medical conditions. In this half-hour live event presented by Well Advised, we look at the issues that affect you, including:

• The value of Medicare Special Needs Plans
• Who qualifies to join these plans
• How to enroll in a Special Needs Plan

Preexisting Conditions and Medicare

During this event, you'll learn about preexisting health conditions and how Medicare supports them. Dr. Robert Morris, chief medical officer for Well Advised, addresses topics like:

• What preexisting conditions are
• Which Medicare plans cover preexisting conditions
• Exceptions
• How the Well Advised Plan Finder can find the best coverage for your healthcare needs

Medicare Needs for People Living With Dementia

For those living with dementia, proper and compassionate healthcare are essential.

In this online discussion of dementia and related Medicare resources, Dr. Robert Morris will help you understand:

• What dementia is and how to recognize its symptoms
• Special Needs Plans (SNPs) that cover dementia
• Caring for those with dementia
• How to enroll in a Medicare SNP

Medicare and Retirement

If you're nearing retirement, take a few minutes to learn about the choices you face in maintaining your healthcare coverage. During this live online event, Dr. Robert Morris will discuss:

• Your options for health coverage when you turn 65
• How to compare group health insurance, retiree health insurance, and Medicare
• How your health insurance options may affect whether you decide to retire
• Tips for making a wise decision about retirement and your health coverage
• The Well Advised Medicare plan finder

Medicare and Nutrition Therapy

As we age, our risk for malnutrition rises. During this live online event hosted by Well Advised, Dr. Robert Morris will explore:

• Why good nutrition is important for older adults
• Tips for improving your nutrition
• Who qualifies for medical nutrition therapy services that are covered by Medicare

Caring for Parents on Medicare

Your parents are on Medicare, but you aren’t sure how it fits into their health care. In this half-hour live event presented by Well Advised, you’ll understand why you need to know their healthcare needs and wishes. Along the way, we’ll cover:

• Your parents’ doctors
• What their Medicare plans pay for
• Their finances
• Health directives

Dr. Robert Morris, chief medical officer for Well Advised, also explains why you need to know the medications they take, any illnesses they have, and the specialists who care for them.

Medicare and Senior Living

As we age, our healthcare needs will change. Where and how we live may change as well. During this live online event, we'll explore what those changes can look like and the role of Medicare in helping guide us. Dr. Robert Morris will explain:

• Senior living and types of care
• Who pays for senior living
• Home health care
• Assisted living
• Questions to ask about senior living

Everything You Need to Know About Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

Medicare Part D, the Medicare prescription drug benefit, is an optional program to help pay for prescription drugs. And even if you don't currently take prescription drugs, there are important reasons for considering getting Medicare drug coverage now.

In this online discussion, Dr. Robert Morris will discuss everything you need to know about Medicare prescription drug coverage including:

• Whether or not you need this coverage
• How to avoid enrollment penalties
• How much you should expect to pay
• Tips to minimize out-of-pocket prescription expenses

Selecting the Best Medicare Plan for Your Budget 

Think finding the right Medicare plan is hard? You’re not alone. Over 94% of people are not in their optimal Medicare plan. In this half-hour webinar presented by Well Advised, we’ll look at some of the factors that affect your ability to find the right plan for you:

• Factors that go into finding the best Medicare plan

• The downside of being in the wrong plan

• Understanding the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Dr. Robert Morris, chief medical advisor for Well Advised, also talks about the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

How to Best Manage Your Medications

In this online discussion, Dr. Robert Morris covers:

• Understanding your medications

• Reviewing your medications with your physician

• What to share with a trusted family member

• Tools for easier management of your medications

Dr. Morris also explains how to find the most cost-effective prescriptions.