150: Tips for Navigating Medicare and High Prescription Costs for Your Elderly Parents with Stephanie Pogue

In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Stephanie Pogue, a highly experienced and Certified Medicare Insurance Planner® with over 25 years of industry experience.

Assisting elderly parents with their finances, particularly regarding their Medicare insurance, can be a daunting and time-intensive task. And, there are many seniors who are eligible for additional benefits, yet remain unaware of their qualification. Moreover, with the Annual Election Period approaching and the imminent political season, we can expect Medicare to feature prominently in this fall's news cycle.

Today's guest, Stephanie Pogue, has witnessed the repercussions of individuals being on an ill-fitted plan, and is known for her expertise in navigating and simplifying Medicare insurance decisions. She explains why you should talk to your parents about their Medicare insurance, the importance of being involved, and what you need to know to have a productive conversation with them. Stephanie also talks about how people can get the most benefits from their plan, lower prescription costs, avoid potential penalties, and find an agent who can help them.

Stephanie Pogue is a highly experienced and Certified Medicare Insurance Planner® with over 25 years of industry experience.

She serves as the CEO and Founder of St Louis Insurance Group and is known for her expertise in navigating and simplifying Medicare insurance decisions.

Stephanie helps clients find the right Medicare plans year after year through her "Confusion to Clarity®" approach.

She believes Medicare doesn’t have to be hard, you just need someone in your corner who can explain it clearly.

St Louis Insurance Group has served the senior and retiree market for over 20 years, and their specialties include Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Life Insurance Plans, Annuities, Long Term Care Planning and Social Security Planning.

Their ultimate goal is to help seniors and retirees protect their assets from catastrophic health care costs and other unexpected financial pitfalls, and their responsibility is to provide you with the best coverage and the best service for the best price.

They will shop all the major carriers to find the best option for you, communicating with you in an honest and straightforward way throughout the entire process.