Medicare 101: What You Need to Know

Join Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, and the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services for a free, informative session designed to help you understand Medicare 101 – your options, costs, enrollment timelines and coverage details.

Medicare is a U.S. government health insurance program for people age 65 and older, or younger individuals with certain health conditions. It includes a variety of plans and benefits, and this session will help you determine which Medicare program best fits your needs.

Medicare 101 is offered throughout the year at various locations across the Lehigh Valley, so you can choose a time and place that works best for you.

What you’ll learn

We’ll answer many of the most common Medicare 101 questions, including:

• Am I eligible for Medicare?
• What do Parts A, B and C mean?
• Am I automatically enrolled at age 65?
• Do I need to renew each year?
• Which plan is best for me?
• How much will I pay?
• Does Medicare cover dental and vision?
• Are prescriptions included?
• Medicare vs. Medicaid

You’ll also learn about:

• The Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) program
• Cost-saving programs
• Coordination of benefits
• Penalties
• How to switch plans
• Additional resources for ongoing support