Changing Your Medicare Coverage: When and How to Switch

Dr. Ed shares an approach to helping neighbors find useful information while respecting their choices and recognizing the limits of what one person can promise. For Medicare help, visit 24Help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you. Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides. Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.

Dr. Ed introduces Social Security survivor benefits and the questions families can review when considering their options. Request the free companion guide: 24Help.org/spouse. For Medicare help, visit 24Help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you. Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides. Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.

Dr. Ed discusses reviewing your Medicare coverage and understanding the enrollment opportunities that may apply before making a change. Request the free companion guide: 24Help.org/T65. For Medicare help, visit 24Help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you. Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides. Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.

Dr. Ed explains what a Social Security overpayment notice means and why reviewing the notice carefully is an important first step. For Medicare help, visit 24Help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you. Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides. Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.

Dr. Ed introduces Social Security benefits based on a spouse or former spouse’s work record and the questions to review before applying. Request the free companion guide: 24Help.org/spouse. For Medicare help, visit 24Help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you. Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides. Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.

Dr. Ed explains how Medicare supplement coverage fits alongside Original Medicare and what to consider when comparing your options. Request the free companion guide: 24Help.org/T65. For Medicare help, visit 24Help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you. Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides. Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.

Dr. Ed discusses organizing medical evidence and describing how a condition affects everyday activities when applying for disability benefits. For Medicare help, visit 24Help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you. Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides. Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.

Dr. Ed explains the building blocks of a Social Security retirement benefit and the questions to consider before choosing when to file. Request the free companion guide: 24Help.org/retire. For Medicare help, visit 24Help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you. Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides. Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.

Dr. Ed Weir compares the two main Medicare coverage paths, including networks, referrals, prior authorization and out-of-pocket costs. Request the free companion guide: 24Help.org/T65. For Medicare help, visit 24Help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you. Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides. Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.

Dr. Ed Weir explains how to keep a simple record of appointments, medications, symptoms and side effects to prepare for a continuing disability review. Request the free companion guide: 24Help.org/CDR. For Medicare help, visit 24Help.org/chapter or call 352-841-0632 and tell them Dr. Ed sent you. Chapter is a private insurance agency, not Medicare or a government agency. 24Help may receive a referral fee. Using Chapter is optional and does not affect access to free guides. Audio edition of an existing Dr. Ed course lesson. References to other lessons or anything on screen refer to the original course. General education, not individual legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Rules and amounts can change; confirm current information before acting.