Medicare 101
For many, one of the most intimidating parts of approaching retirement is understanding Medicare. In this presentation, Tim Smolen of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner will explain Medicare Parts A, B, and D and how they interact with Medicare supplement insurance plans.
Smolen, who leads the State Health Insurance Benefits Advisors program, will provide a clear and thorough overview, with plenty of time for you to ask your questions. This session will be recorded for your future reference.
For more information about UW retiree health care plans and Medicare, you may wish to attend What’s New with UMP for Medicare-Eligible UW Retirees on September 26 and the October 17 sessions of the virtual Retirement Resource Fair.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTES: Live Zoom events have available captioning in a variety of languages. Recorded programs have available captioning in English.
Speakers
Tim Smolen
Manager, State Health Insurance Benefits Advisors Program
Tim Smolen is the SHIBA Program Manager. In the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of Insurance Commissioner (OIC), the SHIBA program is responsible for helping people with Medicare – and those who will be eligible soon – as well their families and advocates to understand their rights and protections and options. Navigating this complex system can be challenging and frustrating; we are here to help.
Tim was appointed SHIBA Program Manager in January 2021. He looks forward to each day on the job as an opportunity to be kind and useful. The best part of the work is knowing the impact of helping people, in terms of saving them money and also in terms of putting their mind and heart at ease.