Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, and this episode sprints past the hype to arm you with clear, actionable guidance on Medicare Advantage. Listen to the latest Working Healthcare episode when Meredith Hirsh sits down with fierce patient advocate and practice administrator Jaime Fiore to dissect glossy extras, narrow networks and the real-world grind of prior authorization denials that can delay drugs, derail surgeries and drain patience. We compare “free” vision and dental promises with the realities of formularies, risk scores and midyear plan changes, then map out what to do if you picked the wrong plan and how switching to Medigap really works. You’ll hear vivid exam-room stories, a one-minute policy fix wish list and a practical script for choosing Traditional Medicare when that’s the safer path. Whether you’re enrolling for yourself, guiding patients or helping someone you love, this fast, frank rundown helps you prepare questions for brokers, push back on denials and avoid costly surprises. Tune in for a smart checklist of must-ask questions, a lightning round that demystifies jargon and a pep talk that restores your confidence during the most marketed season in health care. Get ready to compare coverage with eyes wide open so you can pick a plan that protects healthcare care when it counts.

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