Understanding Medicare 2026: Updates, Deadlines, and Decisions

Understanding Medicare 2026: Updates, Deadlines, and Decisions

Understanding Medicare 2026: Updates, Deadlines, and Decisions

Navigating Medicare can be complex, especially with new updates and deadlines each year. This course provides the latest information for 2026, including key changes to enrollment timelines, coverage options, and decision points that can impact your health and finances. We’ll explore traditional and replacement Medicare, examine real-life examples of coverage scenarios, and discuss strategies for handling needs beyond what Medicare covers. Whether you’re currently on Medicare, approaching eligibility, or helping a loved one make choices, this course will prepare you to make informed decisions with confidence. You’ll also learn practical tips for maximizing your benefits and minimizing unwanted marketing calls.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the latest Medicare updates for 2026, including changes to Parts A, B, C, and D

  • Identify important enrollment deadlines and decision points for coverage

  • Determine which secondary coverage (Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement) best fits your needs or those of a loved one

  • Recognize Medicare’s coverage gaps and explore options for additional protection

Course Details
Topics include:

  • 2026 Medicare updates and how they affect beneficiaries

  • Eligibility and enrollment rules, including key deadlines

  • In-depth review of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D

  • Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: differences in cost-sharing and coverage

  • Areas where Medicare does not provide coverage (dental, vision, hearing, home health, and long-term care) and how to plan for those needs


Instructor Biography
Cassie Walden: I have 6 years of experience as an Insurance Broker specializing in the Medicare and retirement field and while I have taught this specific course three times I have presented countless Medicare seminars over the last 3 years. Having a background in teaching mathematics equips me to effectively communicate complex concepts in easily understandable segments.

Date and Time: Tuesday, November 11th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Where: Tarleton State University (Fort Worth Campus) - 10850 Texan Rider Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76036

Building and Room #: TBD

Parking is free and a permit will be provided upon registering.

Price: $19 per person

Stock number:

20251111

Price:

$19.00