Seniors Can Navigate Medicare Options From Home

Medicare Open Enrollment is going virtual! Baby boomers who want to learn about Medicare options and are hesitant to have in-person appointments because of COVID-19, can attend Austin Regional Clinic(ARC), Adult Care of Austin, Capital Medical Clinic, Premier Family Physicians, South Austin Medical Clinic and Family Health Center of Bastrop’s webinar from the comfort of their own home. TheVirtual Medicare Shop & Compare Expo, which is scheduled for 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, is a great opportunity for seniors to learn more about the differences in Medicare and Medicare Advantage and the many plan options available. To register: ConnectedSeniorCareAdvantage.com.

The webinar will include several sessions, including a physician panel entitled: “The Future of Medicare in a Changing World”; Medicare 101 sessions; insurance company and broker presentations; and inspirational comments from Austin 60 Strong Ambassadors, who have overcome health obstacles and other challenges and will offer encouraging words about living life to its fullest.

Don’t worry if you miss the webinar, from now until December 7 you can still log on by going to ConnectedSeniorCareAdvantage.com to listen to the online Medicare information program.

The Austin Physican Groups are hosting the event and will have representatives available to answer questions about their Connected Senior Care Advantage program, which expands the cooperation and coordination between the ARC and Premier Physicians and the health insurance plans providing coverage for their senior patients. Connected Senior Care Advantage is not a new Medicare Advantage plan -- rather it is a new approach to care delivery. Under this program, patients have the flexibility to choose a health plan from one of the participating insurance companies and still have access to the quality care provided by their physicians at ARC and Premier Physicans. Connected Senior Care Advantage provides access to wellnessand health education services and care coordination resources when needed.