In-Person Event: Hood River Valley Adult Center – Hood River – (Oct 28, 2024)

Event Speaker: Ted Hunt

Speaker Number: 2116264

Event Overview: The meetings will cover the changes part of the inflation Reduction Act (IRA) including prescription drug stages.  The presentation will cover United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plans for the specific area.

Topic: Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans

This meeting will focus on the significant changes introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and how they specifically relate to prescription drug pricing and Medicare coverage. Additionally, we will provide a detailed presentation on UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans available in your area.

Here’s what the session will cover:

1. Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
   We’ll start with a general introduction to the Inflation Reduction Act, highlighting its main goals and purpose, particularly in relation to healthcare reform and prescription drug costs.
2. Prescription Drug Pricing Changes
   A major part of the IRA is its focus on prescription drug reform. We’ll outline the specific changes that are rolling out in stages under the Act, including Medicare’s new ability to negotiate drug prices, caps on out-of-pocket expenses, and penalties for excessive drug price increases.
3. Implementation Stages for Prescription Drug Changes
   The IRA’s changes will be implemented in phases over the next few years. We’ll break down the timeline of these reforms, explaining when and how these new measures will take effect, and how they could impact your prescription drug costs at different points.
4. UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans
   Following the IRA overview, we will shift focus to UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans available in your area. The presentation will cover the benefits, coverage options, and key differences between plans. This includes a breakdown of costs, prescription drug coverage, and any additional services that UnitedHealthcare plans offer.
5. Local Plan Information
   In addition to a broad overview of UnitedHealthcare’s offerings, we will provide detailed information about plans specific to your area. This will help attendees better understand the options available to them and how these plans align with the new IRA prescription drug pricing reforms.
6. Q&A Session
   The meeting will conclude with an open question-and-answer session where attendees can get personalized advice regarding the IRA changes or specific UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans in their region.

This event aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of both the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on prescription drug pricing and the healthcare options available through UnitedHealthcare. By the end of the session, attendees will have a clear picture of how these changes can benefit their healthcare needs and costs moving forward.