Join the Medicare Rights Center's FREE monthly Medicare Minute presentations for NYSUT members.
Each month’s Medicare Minute will help you learn more about your benefits and make the most of your Medicare coverage.
NYSUT members can find reliable Medicare information on Medicare Interactive. Visit medicareinteractive.org/teachers for Medicare answers.
NYSUT: 2023 Medicare Minute Schedule
Hosted by the Medicare Rights Center
February: Wednesday 2/1, 3-3:30pm
What’s New in 2023?
The new year is here! And with a new year comes changes to your Medicare costs and coverage. During this Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, you’ll learn about new updates to Medicare and understand what to expect for the coming year.
February: Wednesday 2/15, 3-3:30pm
Medicare Enrollment Periods
You can only enroll in Medicare during certain times of the year. 2023 has brought many changes to Medicare, including to these enrollment periods. Join this month’s Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, to learn about the changes to your Medicare enrollment periods.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84803201742
Dial-in 646-558-8656
Webinar ID 84803201742#
March: Wednesday 3/15, 3-3:30pm
Medicare and Home Health Care
There may be times when you are unable to leave the home to get medical care, and Medicare’s home health care benefit may be able to help. In this Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, we’ll discuss times when Medicare covers home health care and what services are covered.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kNVtOGy4SIW6ZwQCOv6ElA
April: Wednesday 4/19, 3-3:30pm
Speaking with Your Doctor
Doctors' appointments can sometimes be quick and confusing, leaving you with more questions than answers. Join us for this Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, to learn strategies for making the most of your medical appointments and becoming a stronger advocate for yourself.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5iqR8srNSKKWAQi8jxkSyw
May: Wednesday 5/17, 3-3:30pm
Medicare and Mental Health Care
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. This Mental Health Awareness Month, our Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, focuses on Medicare’s coverage of mental health services.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iIpHmSVRSPqSnmiaaI5lsQ
June: Wednesday, 6/14, 3-3:30pm
How to Afford Prescription Drug Costs
The stress of affording your medication is a familiar feeling for too many people. In this Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, we’ll review ways to make your prescription drugs more affordable—including cost assistance programs, helpful strategies to discuss with your doctor, and legislation that should lower everyone’s drug costs in the near future.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZMPiRxg9RrmgRpZyL6Tn0A
July: Wednesday, 7/19, 3-3:30pm
Medicare and Transportation Services
Sometimes the toughest part of getting health care is not a procedure or the recovery time, but just getting to a doctor or hospital. From emergency ambulances to scheduled rides, this Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, reviews transportation options for your health care.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8BqrVHjFTIyDEZ2ye8gJIQ
August: Wednesday 8/16, 3-3:30pm
Medigaps
Are your out-of-pocket costs adding up every time you go to the doctor? You may want to learn about Medigaps—the supplemental insurance policies that work with Original Medicare. During this Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, you will learn the basics of Medigaps, how they compare to other coverage options, and when you can purchase one.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m4Yh5LHFRnGHQ5YA3PJ0kw
September: Wednesday 9/20, 3-3:30pm
Fall Open Enrollment Period
Fall Open Enrollment is the time of year when you can change your Medicare coverage, but knowing where to start can be tough. During this Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, you’ll learn about the types of changes you can make and strategies to choose the coverage that best fits your needs for 2024.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qSGHwdclT9OHLBPgZqyM5A
October: Wednesday 10/18, 3-3:30pm
Protecting Yourself from Marketing Violations
Unlike Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans and Part D plans are sold by private companies. These companies must follow federally set marketing rules when trying to sell their plans to you. Join us for this Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, to learn about marketing rules, what violations look like, and how you can protect yourself from them.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9va4iRCRQrmJX7fb7wzqqQ
November: Wednesday 11/15, 3-3:30pm
Choosing Doctors and Facilities
Whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan, you must choose your primary care provider, your specialists, and your health care facilities. With so many options, deciding where to go can feel daunting. In this Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, we’ll discuss some of the considerations to keep in mind when making these important health care choices.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jnNFJRcfQkO5ajBsOd0xeg
December: Wednesday 12/20, 3-3:30pm
Part D Appeals
Your prescription drugs are vital for your health and wellbeing, so what do you do when your Part D plan says it won’t cover your medication? In many cases, you should file an appeal to ask your plan to cover your drug. Join us for this Medicare Minute, presented by the Medicare Rights Center, to feel more prepared and confident in appealing denials from your Part D plan.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c4zPvEJ9TjCHJ0oUro4g_A
NYSUT members can find reliable Medicare information on Medicare Interactive. Visit www.medicareinteractive.org/teachers for Medicare answers.
