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Episode 2: Medicare Eligibility and Enrollment

Understanding Medicare starts with knowing when and how to enroll. Missing a deadline or choosing the wrong enrollment period can lead to unnecessary penalties, gaps in coverage, and costly mistakes.

In this episode of APPROVED or DENIED: Decoding Medicare, Medicaid, and Beyond... for Professionals, Patients, and Providers, host Kami Alaniz, RN, shares insights from 33 years of nursing experience to explain Medicare eligibility and enrollment in clear, practical terms.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Who is eligible for Medicare
• When you can enroll
• The different Medicare enrollment periods
• Common mistakes that can result in penalties or delayed coverage
• Tips to help you make informed Medicare decisions

Whether you're approaching Medicare yourself, helping a loved one, or you're a healthcare professional who works with Medicare beneficiaries, this episode provides practical information you can use right away.

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Episode 1: Understanding Medicare from the Ground Up

Welcome to the very first episode of APPROVED or DENIED: Decoding Medicare, Medicaid, and Beyond... for Professionals, Patients, and Providers.

Join host Kami Alaniz, RN, Founder of Just Brooke, LLC and Helping People Like Me Ministry – A Just Brooke Kingdom Initiative, as she draws on 33 years of nursing experience and extensive expertise in utilization review, discharge planning, case management, and Medicare to explain Medicare from the ground up.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The basics of Traditional Medicare
• How Medicare Parts A and B work
• Common misconceptions that can cost patients time, money, and coverage
• A foundation for understanding Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and the healthcare decisions that affect patients every day

Whether you're a healthcare professional, patient, caregiver, or simply preparing for the future, this podcast is designed to empower you with practical knowledge so you can confidently navigate today's healthcare system.

Subscribe so you never miss an episode of APPROVED or DENIED, where we help professionals, patients, and providers make sense of Medicare, Medicaid, and beyond.

APPROVED or DENIED helps professionals, patients, caregivers, and families better understand Medicare, Medicaid, healthcare, and life. Hosted by Kami Alaniz, RN, each episode combines practical healthcare knowledge with real-life tools for personal growth, mindset, and holistic transformation. Learn how to make informed healthcare decisions while gaining strategies to reset, rediscover yourself, and live your dream life.

In the premiere episode of APPROVED or DENIED, we break down the basics of Medicare, starting with Parts A and B. Whether you're approaching retirement, helping a loved one, or simply planning ahead, this episode provides a foundation for understanding how Medicare works.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What Medicare Part A covers
• What Medicare Part B covers
• Common questions people have as they approach retirement
• General Medicare tips to help you get started

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Important Disclaimer

The information shared in this podcast is based on my professional observations and experience over the years and is intended for general educational purposes only. Every person's situation is unique. Please consult a qualified Medicare professional or licensed advisor in your area for guidance specific to your individual plan options and needs.