Let’s test your Medicare smarts with a little game we like to call "Two Truths and a Medicare Myth!" 🤓 Below are 3 statements—2 are TRUE ✅ and 1 is a MYTH ❌.Can you spot the myth? 👇 Here we go: 1️⃣ Medicare Part B covers doctor visits and outpatient services. 2️⃣ Everyone is automatically enrolled in Medicare at age 65—no action required. 3️⃣ Medicare does not cover routine dental or vision care. 💡 Drop your guess in the comments: Which one do you think is the Medicare Myth? Let’s see who’s got that sharp Medicare brain! 🧠💬Answers revealed tomorrow. 👀

Hey, Age Well Community! 💙 Let’s give a warm and heartfelt welcome to our 4 newest members who’ve joined us this week! 🌟 ✨ @Ana Velez ✨ @Jahmel McDonald ✨ @Micheline Shields ✨@George Tyssedre We are thrilled to have you here with us on this journey toward thriving, aging well, and living life to the fullest! 🙌 You’re now a part of a community that’s all about support, growth, and connection. 🤝 This is your space to ask questions, share experiences, and be inspired by others who are walking the same path! Let’s get to know each other, grow together, and have some fun along the way! 💙💬 New members, feel free to introduce yourselves in the comments below: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞! 🏠✨ #Welcome #AgeWellFamily #NewBeginnings #ThriveTogether

The most memorable client interaction I had was when a lady told me she just got out of prison after 30 years.

Last week, I had a client who had just found out that he lost his Medicaid and was worried he wouldn’t be able to afford the 19 medications he needs. I took the time to walk him through his options and found an Aetna plan that would cover all of his meds. I also explained to him that staying on his prescriptions was way more important than worrying about other benefits like over-the-counter stuff he would be losing. I can always put him back in the same plan once he gets his Medicaid back. Right now His health was the top priority. He was so relieved, and then he said something that really stuck with me “You have the same name as my mom.” It really touched me, and I could tell it made him feel a lot better knowing someone was looking out for him. It was one of those moments that reminded me why I do this job. Helping people through tough situations, giving them real solutions, and making that personal connection is what makes this work so rewarding.

I had spent only a month working as a phone sales agent in Medicare insurance, and today’s call felt different. I could hear the weariness in the woman’s voice the moment she answered. Her name was Margaret, and she was on palliative care through hospice. She wasn’t calling to shop around—she was calling because she had to. “The hospice nurse told me I need to choose a Medicare plan for my services to continue,” she said softly. “I don’t know where to start.” I could tell Margaret was exhausted, but there was no sign of bitterness in her voice—just acceptance. I listened carefully as she explained what had happened. One night, she had a nightmare so vivid it startled her awake. Without thinking, she leaped out of bed, but her body wasn’t prepared for such a sudden movement. She fell hard, breaking her hip. As if that weren’t enough, complications from the injury led to severe pulmonary issues. In just a matter of days, her entire world changed. I took a deep breath, reminding myself why I did this job. People like Margaret weren’t just customers—they were human beings trying to navigate a healthcare system that often felt impossibly complex. I carefully analyzed her current Medicare coverage and cross-checked the available Medicare Advantage plans on Medicare.gov. Margaret needed a plan that would seamlessly coordinate her hospice benefits, prescription drugs, specialists, and in-home care. Some plans looked promising at first glance, but I dug deeper, double-checking formularies, doctor networks, and cost structures. After meticulous research, I found the most suitable plan possible —one that not only covered all her needs but even reduced some of her out-of-pocket expenses. I walked Margaret through everything with patience, ensuring she understood what was changing and what would stay the same. “You’re sure this will cover my hospice care? And my specialists?” she asked, her voice tinged with cautious hope. “Yes, ma’am,” I reassured her. “I’ve verified that your doctors and specialists are in-network, and your palliative care will continue without interruption. Your medications will be covered at the lowest possible cost.”