Phil WatsonHosted by a 501(c)(3) nonprofitPhil Watson
U.S. Retirement Education Association
Medicare 101Free 1-hour workshop hosted by U.S. Retirement Education · In person & online

Everything you need to know about Medicare

A plain-English session for anyone approaching 65 — how the parts work, what it really costs, and when to enroll. Educational only, free to attend, and never a sales pitch.

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What we cover

Phil Watson

No jargon, no slides full of fine print — just the parts that actually change what you pay and what you’re covered for.

1
What Parts A & B actually coverThe gaps most people don’t realize they have until they need care.
2
What Medicare really costs in 2026The premiums plus the surprise expenses that catch new enrollees off guard.
3
The enrollment windows that matterHow one missed deadline can trigger penalties that last for life.
4
How Medicare works with employer coverageSo you don’t pay twice or give up benefits you’re entitled to.
5
How to match coverage to your real needsInstead of a generic plan built for someone else’s situation.
6
Straight answers to your own questionsPlus the common misconceptions that trip people up.
Your presenter

Phil Watson

Phil Watson
Independent Medicare Agent · Houston, TX
  • Limited Seats
  • Independent Agent
  • Serving Houston, TX
  • Client-First Guidance

Phil is a seasoned sales professional having worked in sales for over 30 years. While somewhat new to Medicare, with only 2 years under my belt, I have experienced some success having enrolled just short of 200 clients during AEP (2025) and OEP (2026) and a little under 150 prior to that.

My motivation for ending a somewhat brief retirement was my personal experience with the Medicare market and the agents that sell Medicare supplements, Advantage, and ancillary products. While I did not experience what could be defined as outright fraud, I don’t believe any of the people I dealt with provided a complete, accurate or thorough explanation of Medicare and the options available. This resulted in several years of excessive and unneeded outlays for both myself and my spouse and then while attempting to locate solutions discovered that a significant percentage of my friends, family, and associates had similar experiences and feelings toward their Medicare coverage and agents. In hindsight I now realize that I was offered and sold what was best for someone other than myself, a conclusion I strive to make sure none of my clients ever arrive at.

Prior to my retirement I had a career in IT, primarily in the medical arena working with multiple prominent medical schools including, Georgetown University Medical School, Northwestern University Medical School, the University of Texas Southwest Medical School, Texas Tech Medical School, the University of Kanas Medical School, Loma Linda University Medical School, the UCLA Medical School, the UCI Medical School, and the USC Medical School.

I am extremely blessed to have been married to the love of my life for almost 45 years and have one daughter.

501(c)(3) nonprofit
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 14 organizations which offer 64 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

This event is hosted by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is intended solely for educational purposes. It is not a sales presentation. No insurance products will be marketed or sold. The presenter is not affiliated with Medicare, CMS, or any government agency.

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