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Did you know even small Medicare mistakes can be irreversible and costly? In fact, one person can make thousands of dollars in Medicare mistakes in just one year.¹ And choosing a plan is highly individual, yet 72% admit they don’t fully understand Medicare.² Learning to meaningfully support this key decision not only better serves clients but can strengthen your relationships.
We've partnered with Medicare experts, 65 Incorporated (external page), an industry leader in unbiased Medicare guidance to bring you these resources.*
Understand Medicare myths to build confidence in retirement plans
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Helpful resources for Medicare conversations
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Host a turnkey client event to share Medicare knowledge
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*This material was developed in collaboration with 65 Incorporated, an industry leader in unbiased Medicare guidance. 65 Incorporated was co-founded by Diane J. Omdahl and Melinda A. Caughill. Diane is a registered nurse and one of the nation’s foremost Medicare experts and Melinda is a noted Medicare speaker. 65 Incorporated helps consumers and financial professionals with Medicare information and individualized guidance.
¹ "An Introduction to Medicare — Why is Medicare So Confusing?", https://www.i65.com/, 2019.
² Nationwide Retirement Institute®. Healthcare Insights from the 2018 Nationwide® Healthcare and Long-term Care Consumer Survey.
³ 2019 Health Care Consumer Survey: Summary of key findings, Nationwide Retirement Institute®.
⁴ Kaiser Family Foundation. The Financial Burden of Health Care Spending. March 1, 2018.
⁵ “90% of Those Enrolled in Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Could be Overpaying” eHealth Insurance, August 30, 2017.
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