Donna Butts on Part D

In many cultures, elders are revered. Villagers turn to them for wisdom and guidance. Because of their long lives, they've learned lessons that can, and should, be passed down to future generations. Sometimes called the "grandparent advantage" elders possess the ability to recycle human knowledge, understanding, culture and experience to benefit future generations. The Medicare Part D open enrollment period offers a multitude of opportunities for older adults to embrace their role as wise elders. This period provides not only an opportunity for older adults to take charge of their own care but to also be role models for others as they demonstrate personal responsibility. What can older adults, our elders, do? Here are a few suggestions. Use the open enrollment period as catalyst for conversations with children and youth in your life. Talk with them about the importance of health care. Discuss what insurance means to help them start thinking in a way that will help them build good life-long habits. Enhance the experience by turning it into a walking conversation by strolling in a park or through the neighborhood. Demonstrate wise consumer traits. Talk about how to review and weigh options. Discuss the shortcomings and strengths of various plans and how to hone in on what’s most important based on individual situations. Use your experience to start a conversation with other family members about their health care. Do they have health care? If they do, are they satisfied? Have ...
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