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SUMMARY:Navigating Financial Support & Medicare Changes
DESCRIPTION:The Life Raft Group is partnering with Jennifer Noonan of Accessia Health to present “Navigating Financial Support & Medicare Changes: What Patients Need to Know in 2025” to our patient and caregiver community on June 30th at 12PM ET. During this virtual presentation\, Ms. Noonan will cover key updates including the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P)\, cost-sharing “smoothing\,” and how charitable financial assistance programs can support individuals navigating high out-of-pocket costs. Learn what these changes mean for patients and caregivers — and how to prepare for what’s ahead. A Q&A segment will follow Ms. Noonan’s presentation. \nThese webinars are for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any treatment or lifestyle changes. If you have questions or comments\, please reach out to rpauley@liferaftgroup.org. \nREGISTERAbout Our Presenter\n \nJennifer Noonan\nAccessia Heath \nJennifer Noonan\, Vice President of Clinical Strategy & Patient Engagement at Accessia Health\, is a dedicated healthcare professional with 25+ years of clinical nursing experience. Her vast clinical management background spans diverse healthcare settings\, showcasing her expertise in program design and service delivery under rigorous regulations. Her career began in emergency medicine in Louisville\, KY\, where she spent 17 years in leadership roles and contributing to EMR clinical development and implementation. Transitioning into hospice and palliative care in 2014\, Jennifer excelled in leadership positions for both adult and pediatric patients. A resolute academic\, Jennifer holds degrees from Kentucky State University and Western Governors University. She was appointed to the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy’s Board of Directors in September 2023. Beyond work\, she is a family-oriented martial arts enthusiast\, hiker\, and avid traveler. \nThank You to Our Sponsors!\n 
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/navigating-financial-support/
CATEGORIES:Education,Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Pauley":MAILTO:rpauley@liferaftgroup.org
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SUMMARY:LRG Webcast Series: Medicare 101
DESCRIPTION:Medicare 101: An Overview of the A\, B\, C\, and Ds of Medicare\n\nThe A B C’s of Medicare: Everything you need to know\nWhat is Medicare\, am I eligible and how do I enroll?\nWhat does Medicare cover?\nHow much does it cost?\nWhich path should I choose – Medigap Supplement Insurance or Medicare Advantage Plan?\nHow about Prescription Drug coverage?\nFinancial Assistance Programs to help with Medicare costs\n\nRECAP HERE\n\nThere will be a 15 minute Q & A at the end of the presentation. \nAbout the Presenter:\nKathy Sarmiento has been working for the Alliance for Aging for fifteen years.  The Alliance for Aging is the non-profit Area Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties in Florida. In her role as the SHINE Liaison\, Kathy manages the all aspects of the free SHINE Medicare counseling program. Kathy also manages the Benefits Enrollment Center at the Alliance for Aging. The Benefits Enrollment Center is a grant from the National Council on Aging to provide five core benefits to financially needy Medicare beneficiaries. Those five core benefits are Medicaid\, food assistance\, assistance paying for Medicare\, Prescription Drug assistance and assistance paying the light bill. \n\n\nTechnical Tips to Join Meeting:\n\nThis is a web-only meeting\, accessed only by your internet connection. Participants are encouraged to use the web link automatically provided after registration and to use computer speakers (and/or headsets if available) to hear the audio portion of the meeting. Please log in at least ten minutes prior to the start of the webinar.\nPlease ensure you have an updated version of Adobe Flash Player (Google Chrome has Flash built-in).\nIf you are using a mobile device or tablet\, in order to view and hear the conference\, download the ReadyTalk App from your App store.\n\n\nDisclaimer:\nWe cannot provide individual medical advice during this webcast. Information provided in this webcast is not intended as a substitute for your physician’s guidance and care.
URL:https://liferaftgroup.org/event/lrg-webcast-series-medicare-101/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Rothschild":MAILTO:srothschild@liferaftgroup.org
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