Marshall Browning program: What you need to know about Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin will host a free in-person informational meeting on the ABC's of Medicare and Medicare Advantage on Nov. 15, presented by Keith Leitzen of Managed Care Partners Inc.

The program will be held in the second floor conference room at 1:30 p.m.

At this meeting you'll become familiar with the acronyms used and what they stand for, the networks available, prescription drug plans and how the different plans may affect out-of-pocket expenses.

Learn about the two roads of Medicare and what you need to know when evaluating options:

Road one: Original Medicare providing coverage to you directly through Parts A & B.

Road two: Medicare Advantage coverage offered by private insurance companies that replaces Original Medicare Parts Part A and B; and Part D may be included in some plans.

Updates on Medicare Supplement Plans for 2021, including information on Plan G and High Deductible Plan G.

Become aware of how the costs, coverage, and rules may be different from Original Medicare when using Medicare Advantage.

Confused? Navigating the Medicare road can be daunting. This is an educational meeting only, absolutely nothing for sale. Managed Care Partners has no affiliation with insurance companies, HMOs or commercial managed care organizations.

Keith will share his 36 years plus years of experience helping people travel down the Medicare and Medicare Advantage roads. This program will help you make informed decisions to identify and understand the best offerings available to you.

The annual enrollment period is open now through Dec. 7.

Registration for this meeting is required by Friday, Nov. 12. Call Pam Logan, director of Marketing/Patient Relations, at (618) 542-1033.