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Virtual Workshop: The Crossroads of Group Health Plans & Medicare
05/13/2026 09:00 AM - 05/13/2026 10:30 AM
This fast-paced, engaging 90-minute program examines the highly consequential coverage and enrollment issues facing employees age 65 and older when they transition from a Group Health Plan into Medicare.
The content is specifically designed for HR and benefits pros who want to better understand this unique healthcare landscape and the high-priority decisions facing these older employees.
Topics include...
- History, Eligibility, and Exclusions
Medicare’s interesting history, basic eligibility rules, and two notable exclusions.
- Medicare’s Dual Option Structure
How four ‘Parts’ are assembled to create the Original and Advantage options.
- Enrollment Process and Pathways
Surprising complexities await employees as they navigate the transition into Medicare.
- The All-Important SEP
The Special Enrollment Period is the focus if Medicare delayed while staying on a Group Plan.
- Use Caution! COBRA & HSAs
Beware of the significant complications that Medicare eligibility creates.
- Medicare HR Gameplan
Strategies to prepare employees for a successful transition from your Group Plan into Medicare.