Oct 10th Meeting: Medicare Insurance ABCD's, Part 2

Don't miss the October 10th meeting of the San Diego Insulin Pumpers via ZOOM!

WHAT:  Monday, October 10th from 6:45 till 9:00 pm

TOPIC: Medicare 2023 Insurance Plan Options

As always, significant others and any friends and family supporters are always welcome at the meeting.

Our meetings are held the 2nd Monday of every month.

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This Month: Medicare Insurance ABCD's, Part 2

Kim Wetzel, Medicare Insurance Specialist, Bridlewood Insurance, will discuss the individual plans offered in 2023 as open enrollment will have started. This is a must-attend meeting for all who are on Medicare. Kim will educate us on the different types of Medicare plans with each Hospital Group. This is your opportunity to choose  a Medicare insurance plan that will work best for you. Medicare open enrollment is October 15th through December 7th.

Last Month: Medicare Insurance ABCD's, Part 1

Kim Wetzel, Medicare Insurance Specialist, Bridlewood Insurance, presented an overview of the A B C D's of Medicare. Kim went through the different types of Medicare plans and the pros and cons of each. The key decision to make when you start Medicare is choosing between tradition Medicare or an Advantage plan. 

Traditional Medicare has Parts A & B plus C (gap coverage) and D (drug coverage). Traditional plans are the most flexible allowing you to choose a doctor or medical facility anywhere in the US. Advantage plans are usually HMOs which offer more extra benefits such as vision and dental plans along with acupuncture, chiropractors and gym memberships. 

Advantage Plans limit you to services in the county you live in and one hospital group. For most hospital groups that offer Advantage Plans there are 2-4 Insurance companies that will offer plans to compare with. This is why a full-service insurance agent will be helpful for navigating what plan works best with your medical needs. Kim shared her presentation with us and we will post it on our blog so you can refer to it.

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Zoom Meeting Access

San Diego Insulin Pumpers October 10 Meeting on Zoom (‘Doors’ open at 6:45, meeting starts at 7 PM)

Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699

Passcode: 220374

Using your computer, tablet or smartphone, click:

https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=5d1a664254&e=7210f09b7c

Or one-tap dial in from a smartphone:

+16699006833,,85498856699#,,,,*220374# US (San Jose)

+13462487799,,85498856699#,,,,*220374# US (Houston)

Or dial in from any home or business phone (long distance charges may apply):

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 854 9885 6699#

Enter # for Participant ID if asked

Passcode: 220374#

If you need help setting up Zoom, Tom will be monitoring his email during the meeting and can walk you through any trouble spots.  Email him at NorthCountyDiabetesGroup@gmail.com .

WE also STRONGLY encourage you to review the free video tutorials on the Zoom website.  Once logged in, go to:  Zoom Help Center > Getting Started > Training OR go to Resources > Video Tutorials.  There you will find information about Zoom Meetings and Webinars.

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Announcements

Visit the JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=0ae36ffae0&e=7210f09b7c.

Sign up on TCOYD.org for their new Video Drop AP (Advanced Placement Sessions). They will be emailed to you to watch at your convenience.  They recently dropped a new video, check it out!

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Review the latest information presented at the 82nd American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions  https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=e32637fda3&e=7210f09b7c.

Visit the JDRF Virtual Sessions about new developments and Hypoglycemic Unawareness at https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=c666201218&e=7210f09b7c.

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Please let us know of upcoming Zoom meetings or forums so we can include them in upcoming newsletters.  Distance doesn't matter.  If you think we can get helpful, knowledgeable, factual information,  let us know!

You can find a wealth of Diabetes and Pumping information on the TCOYD website on the page Online Resources under Video Vault at this address - https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=c7c2c732ee&e=7210f09b7c.

Dr Edelman and Dr Pettus have put several new videos up to help you improve your blood sugars or help you cope with diabetes. There are also videos from previous online conferences. Whatever your question, you will probably find a video that addresses it.

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Zoom Meeting Agenda

1. Introductions  We will have 2-3 minutes per person. We encourage you to write down and prioritize what you would like to say leaving out extraneous details: How you are coping, your stress levels, if you need supplies, etc.

2.  Tom will present his 2 minute tip

3.  Evening presentation

4.  After the presentation, if time permits, we will then answer questions brought up.  Because we have limited time, please limit your answers again to 3-5 minutes so we have enough time as some members have to leave at the stated end time.

Some members may be available after the meeting (like in person) so you can get more clarification then.

Meeting Etiquette

Be respectful of the person speaking. We will MUTE those that interrupt! You can use a text chat window to hold side conversations while someone is speaking. There is a feedback window on the https://sdinsulinpumpers.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=10bf3478ca168b1633b80832c&id=0937f52d37&e=7210f09b7c bar.

Click on the Clap icon or Thumbs Up icon to give speaker feedback. Depending on which method you use to join the meeting, the window may look different.

Future Pump Club meetings will be via ZOOM until further notice.

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