What You Need to Know About Medicare for Yourself and Your Parents

Subject: 550 Practice Management and Human Relations

Credits: 1

Method: Lecture

Tuesday, Aug. 25: 7–8 p.m. CDT

Audience: Dentists

Fee: $37.50 (students and residents); $75 (members); $125 (nonmembers)

Discover the basics of Medicare eligibility, enrollment periods and plan types, including learning the options between Medicare Supplement Plans, Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) HMOs and PPOs, and prescription drug plans. Medicare is not a one-size-fits-all program, but rather an opportunity to find a plan that suits your individual needs for a given time as your health changes.

Christopher Raon is a U.S. Air Force veteran, devoted husband and father who has built his career on a foundation of service. A licensed insurance agent for more than a decade, his true passion showed itself when his father faced endless frustration navigating Medicare and insurance claims. He aimed to help other senior citizens enduring the same confusion and hardship. In his work, Raon has seen firsthand how the right guidance can make a real difference by helping clients save money, access preferred providers and secure coverage tailored to unique needs. Seniors are often forgotten or misled into unsuitable options, and he attempts to counter this with a balanced, client-focused approach. Plans change every year, so ongoing relationships are a priority to him, as is attending educational conferences to ensure proactive informed guidance for every client.