Medicare 101

Schedule

Tue Feb 17 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

900 Hillside Rd ste 21 | Laredo, TX

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About this Event

Medicare 101 is an educational session designed to help individuals approaching Medicare eligibility—or already enrolled—better understand how Medicare works and how to make informed coverage decisions with confidence.

During this session, attendees will receive a high-level overview of the Medicare program, key enrollment timelines, and the coverage options available. The goal is to break down complex information into clear, practical guidance so participants feel prepared and empowered.


Topics Covered
  • What Medicare is and who is eligible
  • The different parts of Medicare:
  • Part A (Hospital Insurance)
  • Part B (Medical Insurance)
  • Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans)
  • Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage)
  • Enrollment periods and how to avoid late-enrollment penalties
  • The difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage
  • Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans and how they work
  • Common Medicare costs, including premiums, deductibles, and copays
  • How to evaluate plan options based on healthcare needs and budget
  • Where to find trusted resources and next steps

This session is ideal for those turning 65, recently retired, or anyone who wants a better understanding of Medicare basics in a straightforward, educational setting.

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Medicare 101 es una sesión educativa diseñada para ayudar a las personas que se acercan a la edad de elegibilidad para Medicare, o que ya están inscritas, a comprender mejor cómo funciona Medicare y a tomar decisiones informadas sobre su cobertura con confianza.


Durante esta sesión, los asistentes recibirán una descripción general del programa Medicare, los plazos clave de inscripción y las opciones de cobertura disponibles. El objetivo es simplificar la información compleja y brindar orientación clara y práctica para que los participantes se sientan preparados y seguros.


Temas que se abordarán:


Qué es Medicare y quién es elegible


Las diferentes partes de Medicare:


Parte A (Seguro hospitalario)


Parte B (Seguro médico)


Parte C (Planes Medicare Advantage)


Parte D (Cobertura de medicamentos recetados)


Períodos de inscripción y cómo evitar multas por inscripción tardía


La diferencia entre Medicare Original y Medicare Advantage


Planes de suplemento de Medicare (Medigap) y cómo funcionan


Costos comunes de Medicare, incluyendo primas, deducibles y copagos


Cómo evaluar las opciones de planes según las necesidades de atención médica y el presupuesto


Dónde encontrar recursos confiables y los próximos pasos


Esta sesión es ideal para personas que cumplen 65 años, se han jubilado recientemente o cualquier persona que desee comprender mejor los conceptos básicos de Medicare en un entorno educativo y sencillo.

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Where is it happening?

900 Hillside Rd ste 21, 900 Hillside Road, Laredo, United States

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