Medicare 101

About

Join us for an informative presentation with guest speaker Kathy Sarmiento, SHINE Liaison, as she breaks down the Medicare program and how it may work for you. The Florida SHINE program’s Medicare 101 session answers all your Medicare questions - minus the confusion.

Receive answers to the following key questions:

• When am I eligible, and when should I enroll? • How do I enroll, what does Medicare cover, and what are the costs? • How do I use Medicare.gov to compare plans and prices?

Our guest speaker will also explain how the Alliance for Aging assists individuals with long-term care costs, which are not covered by Medicare. A University of Miami Benefits Administration representative will be in attendance to answer UM benefits-related questions.

About Florida SHINE

Funded by a federal grant, Florida's SHINE program offers free, unbiased, and confidential Medicare counseling. Trained volunteers provide one-on-one assistance over the phone, via Zoom, or in person. Nationally known as the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), SHINE is administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and managed locally by the Alliance for Aging, Inc."

Duration: 60 minutes

When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 4 – 5 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Medicare 101

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