Your videos are a life-saver. There's no way I could ever read thru all the confusing lingo on my own! You have a relaxed approach; your voice is calm; you enunciate well while still maintaining a natural tone of voice; the cadence is just right. And you're well-informed! I can't imagine doing any of this without you!
I’m a retired educator in Georgia…retired after 33.5 years of service in Ga. I was told by the people at the state health benefit plan services that there was a Medicare Adv. plan offered to retired teachers upon turning age 65, but I was told I had to accept it at that point ( age 65 ) or lose it forever. I don’t know why they make you choose their Medicare Adv. Plan or lose it right then? I did end up accepting the MA plan with prescription drug coverage. It includes Medicare part D as you stated. My health costs are covered by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The drug coverage is covered by a different company, and there is that 7000 dollar plus out of pocket ( Stage 3 ) that you were talking about included in the plan ( only I was told by my Medicare Adv. people that I would not move to stage 4 until I paid over 7000 out of pocket for drugs PER YEAR all total MYSELF…..but not sure the lady knew what she was talking about.). You still have to be part of Medicare to join this Med. Adv. plan I’m on, which I am, and I am eligible for of course, and I do pay Medicare premiums….I have part A and part B. But I also pay premiums for this Medicare Adv. plan, which includes drug coverage, so it’s costly when you add up all the premiums. I pay a copay at the doc’s office and there is no deductible for Part B. There is a total out of pocket of around 3500 for part B, with hospital coverage being somewhat different but it still has a stop gap type of out of pocket coverage to keep me from going broke should I ever need hospital coverage. The plan with Medicare advantage is similar to the one I had with anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield when I was still working as a teacher…,only now I’m also paying for Medicare ( except part A ) as well as the Medicare Adv. Plan. However, I’m wondering if the new rules coming out in 2023, 2024 and 2025 will apply to this Medicare advantage plan with regard to drug coverage. ???
Thank you for your videos. I find them interesting and informative. I particularly like that you stay politically neutral by presenting the facts and letting your viewers make their own selections. It’s a shame that medical coverage has become so convoluted and confusing, particularly for those who are technologically adverse.
I absolutely agree with these comments above. How is an aging population supposed to keep up with this? Not everyone has a willing/capable friend/relative to help figure this all out. Thank you, for helping us! ❤
One thing to keep in mind. The same drug cost may be drastically different if you use a capsule vs. a tablet. Usually they are the same drug. We had the doctor change some of these which saved us a lot of money.
Thank you, Matthew. Your webinars and your staff are always very helpful. I trust you and them to educate me and help me make wise choices. Not going anywhere else!
@@MedigapSeminars I will only deal with you because I have gotten a understanding that I couldn't get anywhere else. Thank you so much ❤🙏🏿 I will be 65 November 22 2023. I prayed & I believe God sent me to your video. Thank You Jesus 🙏🏿
You do the best Job.!!! I personally what to thank you for being a great teacher.!!! Im hoping this year my wife and I, ARE GOING TO GET PLAN-)F OR PLAN-G, THEN ADD ON A GREAT PART-D... WE ARE ALSO LOOKING AT . THANKS AGAIN.!!! JOHN,/ BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA
These videos have been great!! Very detailed and easy to understand. I tried watchine on my TV but I couldn't see the transcript so I signed onto my computer, but both are great. I have recommended you to a few of my friends and my HR person.
We're investigating our options for my husband who is currently on my employer insurance plan, and trying to determine if it would better cost/benefit-wise to move him to Medicare Part D during annual enrollment. This is some of the best information I have found online and I appreciate you taking the time to do this. Thank you.
What I would like to know is a comparison of co-pay by prescription of the different plans. It could also show which plan cost the cheapest co-pay by prescription. Just hoping there’s one of this kind of 25:14 comparison. Just subscribed because it’s a great video information. Thank you very much.
I am watching all your videos and have learned so much. It is that time for me to get Medicare and understand what to do even though I have a great agent, I want to be sure about the decisions I will be making. Greatly appreciated your well-informed videos for people who are kinda overwhelmed by all the mail you get for everyone wanting you to sign with them
If your agent doesn't know as much or is not able to guide you as I do, you might consider changing agents. Have you seen this video? ruclips.net/video/TK3d7lnl6gw/видео.html
I was just approved for ssdi..these videos help..but I wish they would just make it simpler for the elderly, it's so comfusing..my UK friends can not believe we go thru this process..and have a headache after I try to explain
Mr Classen,I’m a follower and I like you,I believe you are honest and compassionate to seniors.I have silverscript by Aetna,I only have one blood pressure drug.This is the cheapest I can get. I really don’t know it it is good choice or not.Please advice.Thank you.
Thank you for your videos. I like the way you present everything I a way I could understand. Most of all, listen, I can listen to your video at a pace so I can understand and since you are not selling the insurance to me, I CAN TRUST YOU with what you are telling me
Thanks, much needed information, given in a clear and understandable format. Have passed this channel along to friends. Additionally the agent contacted was great.
When does the 63 day rule come into play in regard to the 7 month IEP? I will be 65 in May of 2023 and I am currently on an ACA plan with drug coverage but I will cancel this when my Medicare begins in May of 2023. Thanks for your great videos.
The menu system is great. I would like to see it in every video. Good info and as always well explained. However, the subject is a bit confusing, need to watch the video several times to grasp everything.
One of the things that is missing in your Advantage plan videos is an MSA. May want to include that in the future. This comment applies to the video that discusses the types of plans not the part D video.
Thank you Matthew! Excellent videos! Very helpful. Working with your org this year and am glad I got to see your videos. Demysitfied the process and really clarified the key aspects. Thanks again for your helpful videos.
You have been very informative. You clarify without being confusing . I will be signing up before my hiring January. I definitely feel More informed. I believe I will be calling you in October 😊
I love the seminars because these are really informative. Do you have any seminars that cater to veterans that have Tricare for Life? I also have a Tricare Supplemental Insurance that's covers costs of prescriptions that Tricare won't cover. I turn 65 in Dec 2023 so decision time is approaching. I understand Medicare will become primary and Tricare will become secondary. I don't want to purchase any insurance I really don't need.
I hold a 215 license in FL and sold a lot of PDP plans during the last open enrollment. I find this video extremely helpful to review and keep current. Thank you !!
Your videos are a life-saver. There's no way I could ever read thru all the confusing lingo on my own! You have a relaxed approach; your voice is calm; you enunciate well while still maintaining a natural tone of voice; the cadence is just right. And you're well-informed! I can't imagine doing any of this without you!
😀 Thank you
Thank you for explaining this, it's very helpful to me
All these videos have been absolutely excellent. Much much appreciated. Am so much smarter now than I was before. And so much more prepared.
This is all a lot to learn, & after 3 videos, my brain is done for today. Ugh, why does our government have to make everything so complicated!!!!
I’m a retired educator in Georgia…retired after 33.5 years of service in Ga. I was told by the people at the state health benefit plan services that there was a Medicare Adv. plan offered to retired teachers upon turning age 65, but I was told I had to accept it at that point ( age 65 ) or lose it forever. I don’t know why they make you choose their Medicare Adv. Plan or lose it right then? I did end up accepting the MA plan with prescription drug coverage. It includes Medicare part D as you stated. My health costs are covered by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The drug coverage is covered by a different company, and there is that 7000 dollar plus out of pocket ( Stage 3 ) that you were talking about included in the plan ( only I was told by my Medicare Adv. people that I would not move to stage 4 until I paid over 7000 out of pocket for drugs PER YEAR all total MYSELF…..but not sure the lady knew what she was talking about.). You still have to be part of Medicare to join this Med. Adv. plan I’m on, which I am, and I am eligible for of course, and I do pay Medicare premiums….I have part A and part B. But I also pay premiums for this Medicare Adv. plan, which includes drug coverage, so it’s costly when you add up all the premiums. I pay a copay at the doc’s office and there is no deductible for Part B. There is a total out of pocket of around 3500 for part B, with hospital coverage being somewhat different but it still has a stop gap type of out of pocket coverage to keep me from going broke should I ever need hospital coverage. The plan with Medicare advantage is similar to the one I had with anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield when I was still working as a teacher…,only now I’m also paying for Medicare ( except part A ) as well as the Medicare Adv. Plan. However, I’m wondering if the new rules coming out in 2023, 2024 and 2025 will apply to this Medicare advantage plan with regard to drug coverage. ???
Helpful? Are you kidding? I have been running around like a wet chicken trying to find this stuff. THANK-YOU! Thank-you! Thank-you!
Most well-structured instruction on Medicare I have found, and not cluttered by sales interest. Lucky to have found this
Thank you for your videos. I find them interesting and informative. I particularly like that you stay politically neutral by presenting the facts and letting your viewers make their own selections. It’s a shame that medical coverage has become so convoluted and confusing, particularly for those who are technologically adverse.
I absolutely agree with these comments above. How is an aging population supposed to keep up with this? Not everyone has a willing/capable friend/relative to help figure this all out. Thank you, for helping us! ❤
One thing to keep in mind. The same drug cost may be drastically different if you use a capsule vs. a tablet. Usually they are the same drug. We had the doctor change some of these which saved us a lot of money.
Sometimes medicare will cover the tablet and not the capsule, or vis versa.
Thank you for explaining drug coverage so clearly!
Amazing clarity and explanation of a very complex system. Obviously a lot of effort and planning goes into these.
Thank you Charles. It takes about a week from start to finish.
Thank you, Matthew. Your webinars and your staff are always very helpful. I trust you and them to educate me and help me make wise choices. Not going anywhere else!
you are welcome Betsy
@@MedigapSeminars I will only deal with you because I have gotten a understanding that I couldn't get anywhere else. Thank you so much ❤🙏🏿 I will be 65 November 22 2023. I prayed & I believe God sent me to your video. Thank You Jesus 🙏🏿
You are very informative and a great speaker. It answered all my questions. Thank you!
very helpful -thank you for make things simpler and more easily understood
you are welcome
Extremely informative, essential learning for the uninitiated!!!
I have watched many videos and so far you are the best ❤❤❤
He is #1 hands down 😊
You do the best Job.!!! I personally what to thank you for being a great teacher.!!! Im hoping this year my wife and I, ARE GOING TO GET PLAN-)F OR PLAN-G, THEN ADD ON A GREAT PART-D... WE ARE ALSO LOOKING AT . THANKS AGAIN.!!! JOHN,/ BURNSVILLE, MINNESOTA
I find these videos extremely informative and helpful. I like to see them again as a refresher, and see the updated videos as well. Thank you.
These videos have been great!! Very detailed and easy to understand. I tried watchine on my TV but I couldn't see the transcript so I signed onto my computer, but both are great. I have recommended you to a few of my friends and my HR person.
We're investigating our options for my husband who is currently on my employer insurance plan, and trying to determine if it would better cost/benefit-wise to move him to Medicare Part D during annual enrollment. This is some of the best information I have found online and I appreciate you taking the time to do this. Thank you.
What I would like to know is a comparison of co-pay by prescription of the different plans. It could also show which plan cost the cheapest co-pay by prescription. Just hoping there’s one of this kind of 25:14 comparison. Just subscribed because it’s a great video information. Thank you very much.
Very great info. Thank you.
Initial medicare recipient researching medicare. Good information on part D.
Your videos are very informative and well explained.medicare is so confusing and complicated. Thank you
Very well done video. Extremely informative, timely, and enjoyable to listen to. Thank you very much.
I was quite confused by the info for Part D on the Medicare website. Thanks for a much clearer explanation.
I am watching all your videos and have learned so much. It is that time for me to get Medicare and understand what to do even though I have a great agent, I want to be sure about the decisions I will be making. Greatly appreciated your well-informed videos for people who are kinda overwhelmed by all the mail you get for everyone wanting you to sign with them
If your agent doesn't know as much or is not able to guide you as I do, you might consider changing agents. Have you seen this video? ruclips.net/video/TK3d7lnl6gw/видео.html
Thank you! I can watch and learn from you better than the constant phone calls I have been getting!
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Thanks Mathew! The menu was quite helpful! We really appreciate everything you do!
So very helpful, informative in plain & simple English .Thank you
partdshopper.com/ for Part D 2024
It is great. I used it watching RUclips on AppleTV to FF to the 2023 segment.
@@LarryKelly Awesome!
Yes, on TV. The on-screen menu is very helpful, but since I wanted to hear every topic, navigating to different topics wasn't used.
Menu system works great. Yes, I as well watch you tube on my TV but prefer watching on my computer. I just hate the multiple commercials.
YES!
Very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for the new updates due to affordable care act.
you are welcome!
Very good information, explained in a clear easy way
You do an excellent job of making Medicare complexity understandable
thoroughly excellent and helpful
thank you
The markers are good to have, but I usually watch the whole thing anyway. Don't want to miss anything. Thanks for all you help this year!
Thank you Kelly. I will use the menu system more, definately.
Thank You will be in touch well ahead of time!
Very Useful Matt. Thank you for your informative educational videos.
Fantastic video - extremely helpful. Government regulations are SOOOO confusing, and you make it simple. MANY thanks!
Yes!! I feel so much better 😊 Thank you Matthew ❤
I was just approved for ssdi..these videos help..but I wish they would just make it simpler for the elderly, it's so comfusing..my UK friends can not believe we go thru this process..and have a headache after I try to explain
Social Security Disability Insurance
Excellent video! I am always learning and you are a great instructor!
Excellent explanation of Part D & the 2023 changes
Excellent video, Matthew!
thanks for your thoroughness.
Watched this Video for the first time. Very ,very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Mr Classen,I’m a follower and I like you,I believe you are honest and compassionate to seniors.I have silverscript by Aetna,I only have one blood pressure drug.This is the cheapest I can get. I really don’t know it it is good choice or not.Please advice.Thank you.
Thank you for the information on an extremely critical part of financial management for the seniors with fixed income.
I found this information to be very helpful in my search for the most appropriate Medicare Part D plan. Keep up the good work.
You are very thourow and easy to understand. Thank
You I will call soon
Thank you for this video. Very clearly explained. The charts/info-graphics are easy to understand.
Thank you for the great information on part D. You explain it simple and understandable. Thank you again. Will be looking at the web site.
Thank you so much! You are thorough and honest. Many are not. They may scan over things and it leaves one feeling not completely informed.
Thanks Matthew for a clear explanation of changes to Part D
medigap seminars is so informative and well communicated for a topic (Medicare) that is complex and anxiety provoking...thank you medigap seminars!
Appreciate your help on this and you explain this very well…thank you very much….
This is a very easy to understand video. Thank you Matthew.
you are welcome Vicki
Thank you for your videos. I like the way you present everything I a way I could understand. Most of all, listen, I can listen to your video at a pace so I can understand and since you are not selling the insurance to me, I CAN TRUST YOU with what you are telling me
Very helpful. Thank you. I watch RUclips on my phone. Menu would be helpful at times.
Thanks, much needed information, given in a clear and understandable format. Have passed this channel along to friends. Additionally the agent contacted was great.
Great information
Thank you. My video on all the changes for 2025 will be out in August. A LOT of changes, mostly for the better.
Thank you for providing this information
Thank you for preparing. You have made Part D understandable. I have looked since August for this information.
Excellent, straightforward presentation. thanks. And yes, the menu system is helpful.
This really helped me help others. Thank you!
Very easy simple language to understand. Enjoyed it, certainly informative!!
Thank you Odilia 🙂
When does the 63 day rule come into play in regard to the 7 month IEP? I will be 65 in May of 2023 and I am currently on an ACA plan with drug coverage but I will cancel this when my Medicare begins in May of 2023. Thanks for your great videos.
Thank you Matthew! You have such a quality about informing us of what we need to know. I appreciate it.
Great JOB
The menu system is great. I would like to see it in every video. Good info and as always well explained. However, the subject is a bit confusing, need to watch the video several times to grasp everything.
Thank you Alberto!
Very helpful. Thank you so much! I’ll forward this to friends who are senior citizens.
I appreciate that!
So very helpful. You make it easier to understand and warn about potential mistakes.
Like the video, there is very little left to know. Presented well.
Thank you Matthew. Great update as usual.
Watch on RUclips. Love the links that flow logically! I appreciate the time and effort that all this takes👏
Thank you!
I am so glad I came across this video. You make it so easy to understand.
Thanks very much for your valuable information.
Very informative, thank you.
One of the things that is missing in your Advantage plan videos is an MSA. May want to include that in the future. This comment applies to the video that discusses the types of plans not the part D video.
Thank you for such a thorough explanation of Part D and recent changes due to the 2022 Inflation reduction act.
Very Useful info - Thank you!
Thanks for the info. Very helpful.
Thank you Matthew! Excellent videos! Very helpful. Working with your org this year and am glad I got to see your videos. Demysitfied the process and really clarified the key aspects. Thanks again for your helpful videos.
Thank you for your very informative videos.
Glad you like them!
You have been very informative. You clarify without being confusing . I will be signing up before my hiring January. I definitely feel More informed. I believe I will be calling you in October 😊
I love the seminars because these are really informative. Do you have any seminars that cater to veterans that have Tricare for Life? I also have a Tricare Supplemental Insurance that's covers costs of prescriptions that Tricare won't cover. I turn 65 in Dec 2023 so decision time is approaching. I understand Medicare will become primary and Tricare will become secondary. I don't want to purchase any insurance I really don't need.
I think this is what you are looking for. ruclips.net/video/AWVDpE4CqNI/видео.html 🙂
Great help information, explained clearly, for a very confused new retire.
thanks for an informidable video! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you for this video.
What a great service you provide!!! So so helpful for newbies
Thank you sir, very straightforward clear information with regards to Medicare Part D insurance.
you are welcome
The most informative video I’ve watched on Medicare Part D. Thank you.
Thank you Beachgranny
Thanks for the thorough explanation.
i understand some. but it's still very hard. there is so many drugs. tiers 1-6. i was surprised insulin was $500. I'm glad there's going to be a cap
I am glad there will be a cap too. Medicare Part D is a bit of effort to understand. I hope my video makes it easier.
I hold a 215 license in FL and sold a lot of PDP plans during the last open enrollment. I find this video extremely helpful to review and keep current. Thank you !!
New subscriber...
God bless..
Very informative and easily understood video. Thank you!
you are welcome
Thanks for your video...
Just watched for the first time and love the information and presentation. Tks so much.
excellent information. easy to understand. really liked the videos. keeps your interest, concise and interesting.
Thank you