This month on Making Medicare Fun, Ricki Stewart welcomes back Tammy Ward to celebrate National Organ Donation Month. Tammy, a passionate advocate with LifeQuest, shares inspiring updates since her last appearance—including the incredible news that over 3,250 people in Florida recently received life-saving transplants. Together, Ricki and Tammy dive into real-life donor stories (including a 98-year-old liver donor!), debunk common myths about age and eligibility, and explain how simple it is to register as an organ donor at DonateLifeFlorida.org or your local tax collector’s office.

The episode also touches on the importance of communicating your wishes with loved ones, the growing need for donors, and how to make sure your organ donation intentions are included in your will. Tammy even shares her current projects, like her move into a new home and plans for a shed build—all while continuing her mission to spread awareness. Want to help save lives? Tune in, be inspired, and consider becoming an organ donor. For more info, reach out to Tammy directly at 850-830-9600.

Hi, everyone. Welcome to Making Medicare Fun. I'm Ricki Stewart, a licensed independent agent serving my clients in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. In this fall episode, we delve into the upcoming annual enrollment season from October 15th to December 7th, focusing on significant changes to Medicare for 2025.

We'll break down the removal of the coverage gap (donut hole), the reduction of the maximum out-of-pocket expenses for Part D prescription drugs, and the introduction of a new prescription payment plan option. It seems these updates aim to provide more peace of mind and potentially lower your overall prescription costs.

Join me as we talk about how these changes, stemming from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, may affect your Medicare coverage and prescription expenses in 2025. Whether you're new to Medicare or a long-time beneficiary, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate the new landscape in 2025. For more details and personalized assistance, visit my website or contact me directly.

Here are the links mentioned in this episode to credit the sources and get connected. Thanks for listening!

"Unpacking the changes to Medicare in 2025": https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/medicare-articles/ira-medicare

"What’s the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan?" https://www.medicare.gov/prescription-payment-plan

Connect with Ricki: https://blinq.me/SANHxMGuvt0ZZ7FFHHVs

Doug Shellabarger CLU, ChFC, is an Independent Financial Advisor who sells long-term care. He has worked in this field for 30 years. He tells us what you need to know about long-term care if you are on Medicare. Thanks for listening! Connect with Doug below. Thanks again!

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