Listen "7 in 10 Seniors Get This Medicare Decision Wrong"
Episode Synopsis
Turning 65 soon? You’re about to make one of the most important (and confusing) health decisions of your life — choosing between Medicare Advantage and Medigap (Supplemental Insurance).
In this episode of In Good Company, Spencer breaks down what’s new for Medicare in 2026, how each path actually works, and which option could save you thousands. Learn the key differences between Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Original Medicare + Medigap + Part D, plus how to avoid common enrollment mistakes and lifelong penalties.
You’ll discover:
✅ What’s changed for 2026 — new Part B premium, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits
✅ The pros and cons of Medigap vs. Advantage (networks, costs, freedom, and stability)
✅ How the $2,000 annual cap on drug costs works — and why it matters
✅ Timing rules that can make or break your enrollment (OEP, ANOC, and more)
✅ A simple 7-point checklist to choose confidently
✅ Myths that cost retirees thousands — and how to avoid them
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly which Medicare path fits your health needs, travel habits, and budget style.
🎧 Listen to more episodes of In Good Company for practical, no-sales-pitch insights about Medicare, retirement, and healthcare decisions that truly matter.
#medicare #medicare2026 #medicareadvantage #medigap #originalmedicare #medicaresupplement #turning65 #medicareenrollment #retirementplanning #seniorhealth
In this episode of In Good Company, Spencer breaks down what’s new for Medicare in 2026, how each path actually works, and which option could save you thousands. Learn the key differences between Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Original Medicare + Medigap + Part D, plus how to avoid common enrollment mistakes and lifelong penalties.
You’ll discover:
✅ What’s changed for 2026 — new Part B premium, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits
✅ The pros and cons of Medigap vs. Advantage (networks, costs, freedom, and stability)
✅ How the $2,000 annual cap on drug costs works — and why it matters
✅ Timing rules that can make or break your enrollment (OEP, ANOC, and more)
✅ A simple 7-point checklist to choose confidently
✅ Myths that cost retirees thousands — and how to avoid them
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly which Medicare path fits your health needs, travel habits, and budget style.
🎧 Listen to more episodes of In Good Company for practical, no-sales-pitch insights about Medicare, retirement, and healthcare decisions that truly matter.
#medicare #medicare2026 #medicareadvantage #medigap #originalmedicare #medicaresupplement #turning65 #medicareenrollment #retirementplanning #seniorhealth
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