Medicare Planning: Understanding Your Medicare Options – 5.7.26

Medicare Planning: Understanding Your Medicare Options – 5.7.26

From Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors Podcasts by BWFA

May 7, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

This episode discusses Medicare planning, focusing on the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

MEDICARE PLANNING: UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS WATCH ON YOUTUBE Thad Ismart, CFP®, ChFEBC, CEPS Senior Financial Planner, BWFA Tessa Hall Media and Communications Specialist About This Episode Tessa speaks with BWFA’s Thad about Medicare planning and the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. They explain how Medicare works, what the different parts cover, and why choosing the right structure can impact both costs and coverage. The conversation also covers enrollment timing, penalties for late enrollment, and why reviewing prescription drug and supplemental coverage is important. To better understand how Medicare planning fits into your broader retirement strategy, visit our Financial Planning services page. Read Full Description Medicare planning can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to understand the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. In this episode of Healthy, Wealthy & Wise, Tessa speaks with BWFA’s Thad about how Medicare works and what individuals should consider before enrolling. They explain the different parts of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, and D, along with how each type of…

People in this episode

Host: Tessa Hall

Guest: Thad Ismart

Topics covered

  • Medicare planning
  • Original Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • retirement strategy
  • enrollment timing

Keywords

  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Original Medicare
  • enrollment timing
  • retirement strategy
  • prescription drug coverage
  • supplemental coverage

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Organizations: BWFA, Healthy, Wealthy & Wise, Medicare

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