Understanding health care for elders

might think signing up for federal Medicare programs might seem redundant and costly. But for many elders over 65, it could add up to a significant cost savings and improve care in the long run. Medicare, for instance, can help cover the cost of prescriptions that IHS might not. The program has a reputation as being complicated, but elder advocates say it’s usually worth the effort and there are lots of resources to help.

Guests:

Kris Winterowd – northeast regional coordinator of the state health insurance assistance Medicare for the State of New Mexico’s Aging and Long-term services department

Mary Munoz (Rosebud Sioux) – health insurance specialist at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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