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Medicare: What, Why, & How?
Online Event
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Your Roadmap for Successful Aging (YRSA)
We have teamed up with Cindy Koch from Aging at 5280 to provide this free series. Cindy and her team will be discussing a wide range of aging topics.
Join Aging at 5280 Founder and Owner, Cindy Koch and Elder Care Manager, Karen Summers as they speak with Tammey Sullivan about Medicare.
With more than 35+ years working in the senior market, Tammey is recognized as a leader and trusted counselor by her peers. This includes her certification to teach long term care courses to brokers and financial planners and advisory work with the Colorado Division of Insurance. Within this webinar, Tammey will be covering a wide range of topics as they relate to Medicare, including:
- How to sign up for Medicare
- What is Part A and B, C, D
- How to use www.Medicare.gov for those already on Medicare
- What’s new for Part D in 2025
- Max $2,000 out-of-pocke
- M3p program
- Changes to the deductible
- No donut hole anymore
- Why there are so many changes for 2026
This event is cosponsored by the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging, Aging at 5280, and UCCS.
Speakers
Tammey Sullivan
HealthCare Benefit Services
Tammey J Sullivan started HealthCare Benefit Services (HBS) in 1988, an independent insurance brokerage agency specializing in Medicare and Long Term Care planning.
With more than 35+ years working in the senior market, Tammey is recognized as a leader and trusted counselor by her peers. This includes her certification to teach long term care courses to brokers and financial planners and advisory work with the Colorado Division of Insurance.
HBS is a true brokerage who represent all policies in the state available to be sold to the consumer. Tammey’s passion to serve clients and their families is the cornerstone of HBS.
Tammey’s husband, Tom Sullivan, joined HBS in 2001 as a Medicare Specialist. Tom’s vast knowledge of Medicare has made him a sought after expert by other professionals including financial advisors, CPAs, attorneys and HR representatives. They know when referring their clients to Tom, regardless of the complexity of their situation, they will be well informed of their options and guided through the process start to finish.
Karen Summers
Elder care Manager
Aging at 5280
Karen Summers is an Elder Care Manager with Aging at 5280, a company that specializes in senior placement and referral services for elders in Colorado. With nearly 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Karen has dedicated her career to improving the lives of older adults.
Karen received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Colorado State University, which provided her with a strong foundation in understanding the mental and emotional needs of her clients. Her professional journey has been marked by a deep commitment to elder care, and she has become a trusted figure in her community.
Karen is actively involved in the Colorado Placement and Referral Alliance (COPRA). This affiliation reflects her dedication to staying current with best practices and industry standards, ensuring that she provides the highest quality service to those in her care.
Known for her passion and empathy, Karen puts her heart into helping her clients find the best solutions to their wants and needs. Her approach is client-centered, focusing on individual preferences and providing personalized plans that enhance the quality of life for elders. Karen’s work is not just a profession but a calling, and she continues to make a significant impact on the lives of many older adults in Colorado.
Cindy Koch
Certified Placement and Referral Specialist (CPRS), MA
Aging at 5280
Cindy Koch is the founder and owner of Aging at 5280, a company that specializes in senior placement and referral services for elder seniors in Colorado. She is one of the first in the country to become a Certified Placement and Referral Specialist (CPRS). Cindy received her Masters degree from the University of Denver in Organization Management and Leadership and wrote her thesis on “Aging in Colorado”. Cindy is a founding member of Colorado Placement and Referral Alliance (COPRA) as well as, the Past-President of the National Placement & Referral Alliance (NPRA) Cindy is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who has helped shaped the industry of elder living into a viable and ethical industry. She works with heart to find holistic and well-considered solutions for elders, always ensuring their needs and goals are met.
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