Event Details
December Meeting - When Medicare Eligibility Meets the Group Health Plan
| Date: | December 13, 2023, 7:45am – 9:15am |
| Location: | Le Club Calumet, 334 West River Road, Augusta, and Virtual via Zoom |
| Price: | $20 Members/$30 Non-Members. $10 for KVHRA members with 2023 pre-purchased bundle. |
| Event Type: | Meeting |
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Presented by: Tom Wright, Founder/President - Turning 65 Workshop
Description: This fast-paced and engaging presentation examines the highly consequential healthcare issues facing employees aged 65 and older when their Medicare-eligibility intersects with Group Health Plan coverage. The content is specifically designed for HR professionals who want to better understand this unique healthcare landscape and the specific high-priority challenges these older employees must navigate. It will explore the following topics:
Medicare Basics… a Primer on the Essentials
Knowing the basics begins with the Dual Option structure of Original vs Advantage.
The Four Group-to-Medicare Pathways
Employees age 65+ will transition into Medicare through one of four ‘pathways’.
Successfully Navigate the Enrollment Process
It’s not as easy as most employees assume. Learn how the process works!
The Great Divide. Different Rules for Small Business
Employers with less than 20 employees face a confusing additional layer of issues.
Caution! High-Income Surcharges, HSAs, COBRA
Beware of these potentially significant issues which require extra caution.
Filled with real-life illustrations that are practical and easy-to-understand, the benefits-related content of this program will be of interest to HR professionals of all experience levels, as well as those who simply want to learn more for themselves about Medicare… a foundational American healthcare benefit.
Participants receive a valuable Handout of supplemental content resources in a PDF format.
Meeting Sponsor: Tri-State Staffing, Annette McLaggan
