The Ins and Outs of Medicare with Jami Aleksiev

Ep 065: Today we turn 65! What's one thing that every retiree is eligible for when they reach age 65? Medicare, right? Of course, we had to wait for our podcast to be Medicare eligible BEFORE we'd do a Medicare episode. So how do we access Medicare? What are the steps to applying? What are the influences of paying more or less for the benefit?  How do we access Medicare as we age? How do I find the right mixture of Medicare coverages for me? What mistakes do people make when on Medicare? That's the premise of today's show! Our next guest helps educate the public on how to maximize their Medicare benefits. She is the Community Services Manager at Eastern Area Agency on Aging. She's worked at EAAA since 2018. Before coming to EAAA, she spent 13 years working in the Mental Health field. She strongly believes in EAAA's mission and the work they do within the 4 counties they serve within the State of Maine. Please welcome Jami Aleksiev to the Retirement Success in Maine Podcast! Chapters: Welcome, Jami Aleksiev! [2:07] What is the “experience” of claiming Medicare benefits? [6:41] What are the differences between Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, and Medigap coverages? How do I know which coverage(s) I need? [15:40] What questions should people be asking about Medicare? [26:04] How do people adapt their coverage as they age or as their medical needs change? [28:24] What has Jami’s experience been, with Mainers, regarding out-of-pocket healthcare costs in Retirement? [41:24] What are common mistakes people make when they are new to claiming Medicare benefits? [44:20] What will a Successful Retirement look like for Jami? [45:43] Ben and Curtis wrap up the conversation. [48:27]