Medicare Misty

Welcome to Medicare Minutes! This is your one-stop shop for all Medicare-related information. In this episode, I share important information about Parts A, B, C, and D, including what they cover and when you can enroll (annual, open, and initial enrollment periods). I also share what Advantage Plans, Supplement Plans, income limits, and penalties are. Then, possibly for the first time ever (publicly), I get vulnerable. My family has recently experienced a traumatic event, and to all the parents dealing with a similar struggle, I hope you find strength in knowing you're not alone. Timestamps: What is Medicare Part A, B, C, and D? - 00:29.00 Enrollment Periods - 02:55.00 Advantage and Supplement Plans - 05:57.00 Income Limits and Penalties - 07:32.00 Getting Personal - 11:27.00 Visit my website to contact me (medicaremisty.com) and follow me on social media! Facebook: facebook.com/MedicareMisty Instagram: @medicaremisty This episode was produced and edited by SpeakEasy Productions. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty and the Medicare Minutes podcast are not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In this episode Misty talks about the Medicare Open Enrollment, which is going on now through March. There are some important things you can do for your Medicare Coverage elections during open enrollment, and Misty goes over everything you can do and what needs to be take care of at other times during the year. The Open Enrollment and all the other medicare election periods can be very confusing, which is why you should always call Medicare Misty to help you through every medicare decision you need to make. www.medicaremisty.com Produce by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In this episode, Misty is joined by Brett Billings of Billings and Company, who specializes in elder care planning management for seniors and their families. Brett talks about his background in running senior living facilities, and he realized that many people do not understand all the options that are available. So he opened his consultancy business in order to help families deal with these decisions. Brett also explains the different types of care available from in-home care, retirement homes, assisted living centers, and nursing homes, and how to know which one is best for you or your family member. www.medicaremisty.com. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In this episode, Misty is joined by Allison Darras of Care Patrol. Care Patrol is an organization that helps families find retirement centers, senior living housing, and nursing homes for seniors. They can also help families who need long term care facilities for those who are not seniors, but have disabilities that require some kind of nursing home care. Care Patrol works in a way similar to how Misty does Medicare Insurance options, because their services are free to their customers. They get paid by the senior care facilities, and not just one particular company or service provider. Care Patrol can provide you and your family members with a variety of options to help make the best choice for whatever kind of service is needed. Excellent information! www.medicaremisty.com. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In this episode Misty gives us all the details on the new raise in Social Security Benefits, and the increase in Medicare Premiums and deductibles that are coming in 2024. The good news is the raise Social Security benefits should more than fully cover the increase in Medicare premiums and deductibles. In fact, for many people there will not be an issue at all. But you still want to make sure everything is exactly the way it needs to be for your Medicare coverage. Misty tells you how it works, what to look for, and especially, when you need to get in touch with her office to make sure your benefits are covered. Great Information! www.medicaremisty.com. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In this episode Misty is joined by Lacy Grayson of Caris Healthcare, which is a Hospice service. Some people think that Hospice means death for the elderly, but it really is not that at all. Hospice offers services and much more to help families dealing with loved ones meet their final days with dignity and comfort. Lacy explains her personal reasons for getting involved with Caris Healthcare from when she and her family needed help. You will also find out how Medicare and Medicaid help with covering Hospice care. Excellent information! www.medicaremisty.com. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In this episode, we have a guest joining the podcast. Nicole Daniel, who is an Insurance Agent, Sales and Marketing, with Rick Crawford and Associates. Nicole is here with Misty to talk about Long Term Care Insurance, which might be one of the most misunderstood pieces of retirement situations. Nicole helps to explain why you need long term care insurance, and what to look for in a Long Term Care Plan. Misty explains how Medicare can work with Long Term Care, and why you can not depend on Medicare alone if you need specialized medical help when you get into your retirement years. Great information from two great experts! www.medicaremisty.com. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In this episode we're discussing one of those difficult situations that can come up with major medical problems, and that is pre-existing conditions. And we have a guest with us, Becky Blaesing, who is the owner of Blazing Kiss Media and the co-producer of the Medicare Misty Podcast. Becky just completed a year of treatments for breast cancer, including a double mastectomy, and she and Misty discuss the problems that can sometimes occur with insurance coverage for those dealing with breast cancer. Misty also details what to look for in Medicare coverage to make sure your treatments are covered. Great information! Medicare Misty is not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency. www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In this episode, Misty gives us a recap of the Women of Insurance Conference that took place in June of this year. She talks about the highlights of the event, her favorite sessions that took place, and how bringing professional women in all levels of the insurance industry together is such a powerful asset that can help create growth. Some of the topics covered were business coaching, finding balance in life and work, and the importance of having a coach, even if you think you do not need one. She also talks about the plans for another Women of Insurance Conference next year. Great information! www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Welcome to the Medicare Misty Podcast. In this episode we learn about some of the free benefits available from Medicare that a lot of people do not know about. Misty demonstrates that just because someone knows about Medicare, they may not know about not only the free benefits that exist, but even ways to help significantly lower the costs of prescription drugs or other charges that can accumulate. Another important factor, is that some of these benefits can vary from State to State, depending on where you live. This is why it is vital that you have Misty as your Medicare broker, so that she can get all the free help you are entitled to have. And, she does it all at no cost to you! Excellent information! www.medicaremisty.com Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Welcome to the Medicare Misty Podcast. In this episode, we talk to Misty Bolt, AKA Medicare Misty, about the upcoming Women of Insurance Conference. We first talked about this new organization that Misty is part of in Episode 12 from February. The first Conference for Women of Insurance is coming up in June of this year. Misty talks all about what will take place during the conference, the subjects of the meetings and seminars, and how amazing the location is for the Conference, which is the Opryland Hotel and Resort in Nashville TN. If you are a woman who works in Insurance, you should attend this conference, and you can find out about a special offer on ticket prices from Misty! www.womenofinsurance.org. Medicare Misty is not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency. www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Welcome to the Medicare Misty Podcast. In this episode we talk to Misty Bolt, AKA Medicare Misty, about Medicare and the VA. Many veterans do not realize that they could be getting insurance coverage through Medicare, which can often provide better options than the standard VA insurance. Also, if veterans chose Medicare, they will not have to go to a VA approved hospital or medical facility - they can go to a regular hospital or clinic. There are even ways to get Medicare coverage for free, or at greatly reduced rates for veterans! Misty also discusses the common misconceptions veterans have about Medicare coverage! She also tells us why this is a personal objective for her - because her husband is a vet. If you are a veteran or if you know a veteran, this is a very important episode! www.medicaremisty.com. Produce by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Welcome to the all new Medicare Misty Podcast. And in this episode, we're going to talk about something that's a little different from the usual Medicare information. Misty is one of the members of a new organization that's really starting to make an impact, Women of Insurance. They were founded with the goal of helping all women who work in all areas of the insurance industry - not just medicare - to succeed in their goals. Women, particularly single mothers, face some unique challenges in the business. The founder of Women in Insurance put the organization together to help address those issues. Misty talks about what they do, how they help, and their big networking conference that's coming up in June in Nashville. Great information! www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Welcome to the all new Medicare Misty Podcast. In this episode, Misty talks about the Medicare Open Enrollment, when it happens, why it is such a short time period, and what should you do if your time to enroll in Medicare, or your time when you plan to retire is NOT during the open enrollment period. There are many options that Misty can help guide you through along the way. You will also find out why taking the COBRA supplement from your employers group coverage plan when you retire is NOT a good idea. Excellent information! Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency. www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Welcome to the all new Medicare Misty Podcast, with Misty Bolt, aka Medicare Misty. In this episode we meet Lloyd Coopinger, who is a Viet Nam Veteran and had worked as a tow boat captain and then in financial support, until finally retiring. A few years ago Lloyd began having trouble with his teeth and needed some major dental work done. But the costs were far more than he could afford. Then last year a friend told him about Medicare Misty. Lloyd reached out to Misty and was amazed at how she was able to help him, even though he wasn't her client. This is a really great story about how Misty goes the extra mile to help out! Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed or affiliated with any government agency.  www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Welcome to the all new Medicare Misty Podcast, with Misty Bolt, aka Medicare Misty. In this episode Misty explains all the intricacies of the Medicare Open Enrollment and the Medicare Annual Enrollment and why each one is very different. You'll find out about all the different kinds of choices and how you can adjust your plan each year, depending on your health needs. She also discusses the most important things you need to know, how she can help so you make the choices best for your situation, and how she can help you fix your planning in case you have a mistake. Very important information! Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed or affiliated with any government agency.  www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Welcome to the all new Medicare Misty Podcast, with Misty Bolt, aka Medicare Misty. In this episode we have a special guest. Randy Goodner joins us to talk about his experience in working with Misty for his Medicare plan. Randy is a recent client, who had talked to several other Medicare specialists. He wasn't sure what to expect and when he tried to check it out on his own, he was rather confused. But all it took was only one meeting with Misty and he was convinced that she was the right choice. He talks about the entire experience, and how Misty was even able to help his wife find health insurance for when she retires, even though she's not ready for Medicare yet. Great story! Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed or affiliated with any government agency.  www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Welcome to the all new Medicare Misty Podcast. In this episode we talk about the many years of experience Misty has with the insurance industry. Not all Medicare Representatives are the same. Misty has been working as an insurance representative for a long time, including working as a representative in the Health Insurance industry, before she got into Medicare. So she knows all the intricacies of the insurance plans and how to make sure you get the best choice. Unlike the group health plans that most employers offer, Medicare allows you to pick and choose exactly the kind of coverage you need. Misty explains how her experience working in health insurance will help you avoid many of the mistakes and problems that some people encounter with other Medicare brokers. Excellent information! www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media.

This is the ninth episode of the all new Medicare Misty Podcast, with Misty Bolt, aka Medicare Misty. In this episode we discuss the major changes to the Medicare Prescription Plan, also known as Medicare Part D. Misty has asked a special guest, Danielle Roberts, who is an expert on Medicare Legislation, to join the discussion and explain all the changes. The Inflation Reduction Act has brought significant changes, but the good news is that the changes are going to be a big benefit to Medicare Part D subscribers. Danielle breaks down all the new features and explains exactly what you can expect, and when you can expect it to happen. Great information that you definitely want to hear. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed or affiliated with any government agency. www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media.

This is the sixth episode of the all new Medicare Misty Podcast, with Misty Bolt, aka Medicare Misty. In this episode we learn how Medicare can be different depending on which state you live in. Medicare Misty is licensed in 23 states as of this episode and is working on getting licensed in all 50 states. Different states have different programs and different costs for Medicare. Misty wants to make sure she can help if you decide to retire to a different state from the one where you currently live. Get all the information from Misty herself. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed or affiliated with any government agency. www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media.

This is the fifth episode of the all new Medicare Misty Podcast, with Misty Bolt, aka Medicare Misty. In this episode we continue our series with Misty about some of the most common misconceptions about Medicare. There is a lot of conflicting information and a lot of confusion due to different entities trying to compete for your business. Asking people you know who are on Medicare may not work, either, because the plans they have might not be the best choice for you. Get the straight answers from Misty herself. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed or affiliated with any government agency. www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media.

This is the fourth episode of the all new Medicare Misty Podcast, with Misty Bolt, aka Medicare Misty. In this episode we ask Misty about some of the most common misconceptions about Medicare. There is a lot of conflicting information and a lot of confusion due to different entities trying to compete for your business. Asking people you know who are on Medicare may not work, either, because the plans they have might not be the best choice for you. Get the straight answers from Misty herself. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed or affiliated with any government agency. www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media.

This is the third episode of the all-new Medicare Misty Podcast, with Misty Bolt, aka Medicare Misty. In this episode, we get an in-depth explanation of Medicare Parts C and D. When you take a look at Medicare, this is probably the most confusing thing for people to figure out. For example, Medicare Part C is also called Medicare Advantage, and Part D is part of that - but Part C is all of Medicare and Part D is for prescription drug coverage. This is also where all the private insurance plans get involved. So what is the difference and how does it all work out? And, most importantly, what is the best choice for you? Misty will explain it all and more. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed or affiliated with any Government agency. www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media.

This is the second episode of the all new Medicare Misty Podcast, with Misty Bolt, aka Medicare Misty. In this episode we take an in-depth look at Medicare Parts A and B. What exactly is covered by Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B? What's the difference between what Medicare covers and what your regular group health plan covers? What kinds of expenses are involved in both parts? What are some of the common misconceptions about Part A and Part B? And how can you get the best coverage while keeping the expenses down? We'll get you the answers to all those questions and more. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed or affiliated with any Government agency. www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media.

This is the first episode of the all new Medicare Misty Podcast, with Misty Bolt, aka Medicare Misty. In this episode you'll find out all about Misty, how she became a great expert on Medicare, and an overview of some of the services that she offers. Misty also talks about how being a broker and representing many different plans sets her apart from other Medicare agents, what, if any, kinds of fees are involved, and what to expect when you contact her office for the first time. Disclaimer: Medicare Misty is not endorsed or affiliated with any Government agency. www.medicaremisty.com. Produced by Blazing Kiss Media.

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Misty and Clint are joined by the wonderful Doll Sandridge to hear great life advice! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Misty has some great insight to share, listen and be sure to call! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Misty and Clint are joined by Norm Sabin to talk about the importance of estate planning. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

There's news you should know about diabetes. Also, now is a really good time to call Medicare Misty! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Ed Jones of Nutrition World stops by to talk about caring for yourself holistically as you age.

Misty and Clint are visited by Jante Dunn to talk about all the great classes and activites offered by the YMCA. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

This week Misty and Clint are joined by Nathan Guerrero to talk about the details of reverse mortages, how they can help, and what to be careful of. Thanks for listening!

Clint gets a headache learning some of the ins and outs of Medicare. That's why Misty is here to help! Thanks for listening. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week Misty and Clint bring in Andy Bailey to talk about financial planning. Andy answer's the classic question: When should I start saving? (Hint: You should already be saving) This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Misty and Clint talk about some of the misconceptions and things you should know before turning 65!

Clint and Misty run down some of the stats on getting older. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Misty and Clint are joined by attorney Eric Buchanan. Eric shares some interesting information about employee insurance.

Clint brings Misty two more questions to try and understand Medicare more. Thanks for listening!

Misty tries to help teach Clint some of the intricacies of Medicare. Clint learns it is very complicated without help.

Clint talks to Misty a little more about her story and about her team. Thanks for listening!

Clint and Misty do a quick overview of some of the resources Misty has available. Thanks for listening!

What does Medicare cover? Will I outlive my health care? Two important questions Misty helps answer. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Who is Misty Bolt? Why does Misty want to do a podcast? We'll answer these questions in more in the first episode of the Medicare Misty podcast! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm