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ONSCREEN TEXT: How to Choose the Right Medicare Plan

NARRATOR: How to choose the right Medicare plan for you.

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ONSCREEN TEXT: Medicare coverage should fit your unique health and lifestyle needs

NARRATOR: Medicare coverage should fit your unique health and lifestyle needs.The answers to a few important questions can help you determine which Medicare coverage option is right for you.Let's get started.

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ONSCREEN TEXT: Do you take prescription drugs?

NARRATOR: Do you take prescription drugs?

The word “Yes” appears beside an icon of a pill bottle labeled “Part D” and an icon of a bed and stethoscope labeled “Medicare Advantage”.

NARRATOR: If you answered yes, you will want to consider a Part D prescription drug plan, or Medicare Advantage plan with built in prescription drug coverage.

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ONSCREEN TEXT: No Watch out for Part D late enrollment penalty

NARRATOR: If you answered no, just be aware that you could face a Part D late enrollment penalty if you choose to enroll later on and don't have creditable drug coverage.

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ONSCREEN TEXT: Do you want coverage for dental, vision, or hearing care?

NARRATOR: Do you want coverage for dental, vision, or hearing care?

The word “Yes” appears above the Medicare Advantage icon.

NARRATOR: If you answered yes, a Medicare Advantage plan may be a good fit.

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NARRATOR: If you answered no, you don't need to consider these when choosing your coverage.

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ONSCREEN TEXT: Do you visit the doctor often?

NARRATOR: Do you visit the doctor often? Frequent doctor visits can get costly. Your cost may include plan deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance, and other out of pocket costs.

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ONSCREEN TEXT: Tip: Estimate your healthcare costs 20% You 80% Medicare

NARRATOR: It's a good idea to estimate what your total cost for the year may be if you see a doctor, or other specialist, frequently.

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ONSCREEN TEXT: Is paying for Medicare a concern?

NARRATOR: Is paying for Medicare a concern? If yes, there are a variety of financial assistance programs available that could help.

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ONSCREEN TEXT: Medicare financial assistance programs • Medicaid • Medicare Savings Programs • Extra Help • PACE • State-specific financial aid programs

NARRATOR: Consider seeing if you qualify for Medicaid, a Medicare savings program, extra help, or programs of all-inclusive car for the elderly known as PACE programs. Your state may also have specific financial aid programs available, that you can try as well.

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