Medicare Planning: What You Need to Know to Manage Costs and Avoid Late Filing Penalties (On-Demand)

Presented by Meld University

Speaker:
Pat Burris, CFP®
Vice President, Corporate and Retirement Plan Services
Meld Financial

As you reach age 65 you have to make one of the most complex decisions regarding your well-being, Medicare. At this event, you will learn when, how and where to enroll in Medicare and the costs associated with it. The annual steps you should take once you are covered by Medicare will also be discussed.

Key points covered at this workshop include:

  • How Medicare enrollment periods work and what you need to do to avoid late enrollment penalties
  • When, how and where to enroll in Medicare
  • How much you can expect to pay in health care costs after going onto Medicare
  • How Medicare works with private insurance to provide comprehensive coverage
  • Why you must plan for higher health care costs in retirement

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Transitioning to Medicare presented by Meld Financial on April 22, 2025
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Medicare webinar will cover Medicare enrollment, supplement plans, strategies for maximizing benefits, and 2025 program updates.

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What Is IRMAA?

School of Social Security & Medicare

High earners need to plan for additional monthly healthcare costs in retirement because of Medicare Part B and Part D IRMAA.

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Medicare Premiums and Coinsurance in 2025

School of Social Security & Medicare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced the costs for Medicare premiums and coinsurance in 2025.

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2025 Social Security COLA Announced

School of Social Security & Medicare

The Social Security Administration recently announced the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment, better known as the annual COLA.

Why Meld Financial?

Meld Financial, Inc. is an independent wealth management firm located in Birmingham, AL.

We specialize in financial planning, investment management, employee benefits and executive benefits for individuals, families, trusts, foundations and institutions.

We provide independent and objective services melded with customer-driven financial goals.

Mark McGarvey - Founder - Meld Financial

“We will always recommend the same course of action we would choose for ourselves, given the same circumstances.”

-Mark McGarvey, Founder