Understanding Medicare, Retirement, and Healthcare Decisions

If you’re turning 65 (or already there), Medicare decisions can feel confusing, overwhelming, and easy to put off.

You may be hearing conflicting advice from friends, TV ads, the internet, or even well-meaning family members — and none of it seems to fit your situation exactly. Many people worry about making a mistake they can’t undo, paying more than they should, or missing something important simply because no one explained it clearly.

This educational dinner is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind — without sales pressure — so you can make thoughtful decisions that align with your health needs, your finances, and your values.

What You’ll Learn

During this guided, plainspoken discussion, we’ll cover:

• Medicare Basics (Medicare 101)
  How Parts A, B, C, D, and Medigap work together, common myths, and what Medicare does — and does not — cover.
• When and How to Sign Up
  Turning 65 timelines, enrolling while still working, delaying Part B, and how to avoid penalties or gaps in coverage.
• Employer, Retiree, and COBRA Coverage
  How Medicare fits with employer plans, retiree benefits, and COBRA — and what to review before leaving a job.
• VA, TRICARE, and Medicare
  How Medicare coordinates with VA or TRICARE benefits and why this matters for long-term access to care.
• Planning for Healthcare Costs in Retirement
  Understanding premiums, deductibles, copays, prescriptions, and why healthcare is often one of the largest retirement expenses.
• Ways to Avoid Overpaying
  Why annual plan reviews matter, how drug plans change, and how to make sure you’re paying for coverage you actually use.
• Health Sharing vs. Insurance
  A clear, respectful explanation of how health sharing differs from insurance, including pros and limitations — especially in a church or faith-based context.
• Help for Those on Fixed Incomes
  An overview of Extra Help, Medicare Savings Programs, and state assistance options that can make coverage more affordable.
• Family & End-of-Life Planning
  Helping aging parents navigate Medicare, avoiding scams, understanding advance directives, and how Medicare approaches hospice care — discussed with sensitivity and respect.

Who This Dinner Is For

This program is a good fit if you:

• Are turning 65 soon or recently enrolled in Medicare
• Are retired or planning to retire in the near future
• Want clear explanations without pressure or sales tactics
• Prefer education before making decisions
• Live in or near Indianapolis, Hamilton County, or Boone County

If you’ve been meaning to “get around to” understanding Medicare — or if you just want reassurance that you’re on the right path — this dinner is a comfortable place to start.

Come listen. Take notes. Ask questions if you want.

Leave better informed — no obligation, no pressure.

A Note on Cost & Transparency

Mike is an independent, local insurance broker.

There is no cost to attend, and his educational services are always free. If you later choose to work with Mike, the insurance carrier your choose compensate him — not you.

No obligation. No pressure. Just information.

Reserve Your Spot

Click "Register" to reserve your spot (name and email are all that is required). Seating is limited, and registration helps us plan accordingly.