1. Medicare Scams – How to Spot Them, Stop Them, and Protect Yourself

Medicare mailers. Robo-calls. Misleading ads. This short course shows you how to spot the red flags, protect yourself, and know what’s legit—and what’s not.

Essential for Medicare-eligible adults, caregivers, and professionals who want to protect others from fraud.

Prepare for Medicare Mini-Course

2. Prepare for Medicare Mini-Course

A smart, practical start for anyone new to Medicare. This five-part course explains what Medicare really is, when to enroll, and how to avoid common first-timer mistakes.

Ideal for individuals turning 65, caregivers, and professionals looking for a trusted Medicare 101 resource.

Prepare for Medicare Mini-Course 2

3. Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage

The big Medicare fork in the road. This course breaks down coverage differences, costs, networks, risks, and what each choice really means long-term.

Great for plan shoppers—and professionals helping clients compare Medicare’s two most common options.

Prepare for Medicare Mini-Course 3

4. Working Past 65: What to Do About Medicare

Still working? Covered by a spouse? This course helps you understand how Medicare interacts with job-based insurance, how to delay safely, and how to avoid penalties.

Built for working professionals, dual-income couples, and HR teams managing Medicare-eligible employees.

Prepare for Medicare Mini-Course 2

5. Preparing for the AEP (Annual Election Period)

AEP comes fast—and it’s built to confuse. This course walks you through how to read your Annual Notice of Change, compare plans, and avoid last-minute mistakes.

Designed for current Medicare enrollees and financial planners or caregivers helping with plan reviews each fall.

Prepare for Medicare Mini-Course 3

6. How to Read a Medicare Insurance Company Like an Insider

Not all Medicare plans—or companies—are created equal. This course teaches you how to spot red flags, decode marketing language, and evaluate insurance carriers like an insider.

For people who want a smarter plan choice—and for professionals guiding those decisions.

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No pressure. Just a helpful, expert conversation to see if you qualify.

Resources

  • Prepare For Medicare Book
  • Prepare for Medicare Workbook
  • Prepare for Social Security Book
  • Prepare for Social Security Workbook
  • Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage Book
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