Episode One | Medicare 101

About this Episode:In this informative episode, host Tim Mallad welcomes special guest Mindy Cheek, senior living industry expert and educator, to present a comprehensive overview of Medicare, a government national health insurance program. Mindy shares in-depth knowledge of the subject, specifically discussing coverage areas of varying Medicare plans, including Medicare Advantage, as well as explaining the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Join us for this explanatory podcast designed to help audience members better understand Medicare. About Mindy Cheek:As Senior Vice President of Marketing for Greystone, Mindy Cheek co-leads the sales and marketing department with an emphasis on healthcare sales and marketing initiatives. Mindy has a lengthy history of service in the senior living industry having previously worked for Emeritus Senior Living, Sunrise Senior Living and Assisted Living Concepts.In addition to being an established speaker and educator on aging and senior living, she is also the author of multiple articles and blogs and a frequent contributor to podcasts. Mindy serves as a Volunteer Education Ambassador for the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging where she works to facilitate conversations, specifically with those who live and work with senior citizens, on the history of struggles and discrimination that LGBT seniors have faced throughout their life.Follow this link for supplemental information: https://tinyurl.com/ATFMedicare101