This ARC TALKS Webinar covered information on Medicare basics, choosing a Part D plan, and coverage gaps. ARC was joined by Sylvia Gary from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The webinar concluded with a Q&A session.
This webinar was original presented on October 29, 2024.
0:00 — Intro
4:13 — Getting Started with Medicare
5:36 — What is Medicare?
7:00 — What are the Parts of Medicare?
11:36 — Medicare Enrollment Periods
19:05 — Medicare Parts A&B
27:15 — Medigap Policies
27:45 — Medicare Part D
32:17 — Choosing a Part D Plan
42:23 — Q&A
42:31 — Are Vyndaqel and Vyndamax (tafamidis) both listed on Medicare plans?
46:17 — Can I limit my costs before the $2000 out of pocket cap begins in 2025?
47:37 — What are my options for cost assistance?
48:49 — Do patient assistance programs impact my ability to qualify for financial assistance?
49:20 — How does a pharmacy’s deductible impact my payments?
49:59 — How do I know if a drug requires prior authorization, step therapy, or has other limitations?
50:50 — Who is absorbing the difference in costs with the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act?
51:17 — Can my Medigap plan cover at home treatment?
52:52 — If a drug is given as an infusion, is that covered under Part A or Part B?
53:11 — Troubleshooting yearly cost over the out of pocket maximum
58:02 — Do I need separate plans for December 2024 and all of 2025?
