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This ARC TALKS Webinar covered information on Medicare basics, choosing a Part D plan, and coverage gaps. ARC was joined by Sylvia Gary from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

The webinar concluded with a Q and A session.

Original Presentation Date:
October 29, 2024

Download Sylvia’s Slides

 

0:00 — Intro

4:13 — Getting Started with Medicare

5:36 — What is Medicare?

7:00 — What are the Parts of Medicare?

11:36 — Medicare Enrollment Periods

19:05 — Medicare Parts A&B

27:15 — Medigap Policies

27:45 — Medicare Part D

32:17 — Choosing a Part D Plan

42:23 — Q&A

42:31 — Are Vyndaqel and Vyndamax (tafamidis) both listed on Medicare plans?

46:17 — Can I limit my costs before the $2000 out of pocket cap begins in 2025?

47:37 — What are my options for cost assistance?

48:49 — Do patient assistance programs impact my ability to qualify for financial assistance?

49:20 — How does a pharmacy’s deductible impact my payments?

49:59 — How do I know if a drug requires prior authorization, step therapy, or has other limitations?

50:50 — Who is absorbing the difference in costs with the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act?

51:17 — Can my Medigap plan cover at home treatment?

52:52 — If a drug is given as an infusion, is that covered under Part A or Part B?

53:11 — Troubleshooting yearly cost over the out of pocket maximum

58:02 — Do I need separate plans for December 2024 and all of 2025?

 

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Call +1 (617) 467-5170

Email ARC at support@arci.org

 

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