Conversations and Comparisons: Learning more about Medicare and Medicare Advantage 

October brings to mind colorful foliage, a drop in temperature, celebrations like Halloween, and of course, Open Enrollment for Medicare.

If Open Enrollment wasn’t already part of your October calendar items, you might not be near the age of 65, which is when the Social Security Administration suggests you enroll in Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). Those still covered by an employer group health plan at age 65 or older might not yet need to sign up, but for others, October 15 to December 7 is the window known as Medicare Open Enrollment—the time to sign up for benefits and avoid late enrollment penalties.

Medicare Part A and Part B can be a bit confusing to those who are new to the plan. Add in the Medicare Advantage alternatives you might feel lost in a wilderness of options and comparative benefits. Luckily, LMH Health is here to provide you with guides.

At 4:30 p.m. on Thursday October 3, LMH Health will offer Conversations and Comparisons, a seminar on Medicare and Medicare Advantage coverage. The seminar will be held in the Auditorium at the LMH Main Campus. A panel of experts including representatives from the Douglas County Senior Resource Center, the Kansas Hospital Association, a member of the LMH Patient Accounts team and one of our physicians will share their experiences with the types of coverage and answer audience questions.

“We want our patients to spend their energy focusing on a healthy life, not worrying about what their insurance will cover at those times they require medical intervention,” said LMH Health President and CEO Russ Johnson. “This community gathering is a chance to learn about the differences of the plans and what might work best for your personal situation. Bringing this great panel of experts together is another way we can truly be a trusted partner.”

If you can’t attend in person, the seminar will be available on the LMH website after the event. For more information, visit www.lmh.org/medicare.