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
Walter Scheid
No jargon, no slides full of fine print — just the parts that actually change what you pay and what you’re covered for.
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What Parts A & B actually coverThe gaps most people don’t realize they have until they need care.
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What Medicare really costs in 2026The premiums plus the surprise expenses that catch new enrollees off guard.
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The enrollment windows that matterHow one missed deadline can trigger penalties that last for life.
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How Medicare works with employer coverageSo you don’t pay twice or give up benefits you’re entitled to.
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How to match coverage to your real needsInstead of a generic plan built for someone else’s situation.
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Straight answers to your own questionsPlus the common misconceptions that trip people up.
Your presenter
Walter Scheid
Chartered Life Underwriter & Financial Consultant · Indiana
Limited Seats
CLU, ChFC
39+ Years in Financial Services
Serving Indiana
Walt began his insurance career in 1982 after graduating from Ball State University. He has been active in the financial services industry for more than 39 years. Focused on helping others, he became a sought-after speaker and taught planning techniques to thousands of financial services representatives across the country. Walt is a Chartered Life Underwriter and a Chartered Financial Consultant. After representing some of the largest insurance companies in the world for over 30 years, Walt retired. But it did not last long. His drive to assist others led him to create his own company. Walt’s mission is to help those retired or nearing retirement, to avoid the most common financial mistakes. He is married to his high school sweetheart and they have two children and six grandchildren.
501(c)(3) nonprofit We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 8 organizations which offer 53 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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