New "Caring for Caregivers" podcast: Navigating Medicare

Medicare can be confusing—whether you're approaching retirement, supporting a loved one, or navigating Open Enrollment.

In this Caring for Caregivers Conversation, AARP State Director Marguerite Ro sits down with Tim Smolen, Program Manager for SHIBA, the volunteer-powered program from Washington's Office of the Insurance Commissioner that offers free, unbiased Medicare guidance to Washington residents.

What you’ll learn:

• What Medicare is and how it works.
• The best way & time to file for Medicare.
• Why Open Enrollment matters.
• Medicare or Medicare Advantage?
• Common concerns and how to address them.
• How SHIBA can help you make confident decisions.
• And much more!

Click on the image below to view the discussion, and be sure to check our page each month for a new episode. Please also take a moment to view past podcast episodes here.