D-coding the changes to Medicare Part D

Eye on 65: Episode 24

Seasoned retiree medical expert Barry Carleton decodes the latest views on the upcoming changes to Medicare Part D under the Inflation Reduction Act. We explore how these significant changes will impact Medicare-eligible retirees and organizations sponsoring post-65 retiree medical coverage in the coming years.

Length:
21m 57s

Transcript for this episode:

Nina Krammer (00:01):

From Via Benefits by WTW. Welcome to Eye on 65, a podcast for employers and plan sponsors looking to elevate their retiree healthcare benefits. Hi Barry. Thank you so much for being here with me today. How are you?

Barry Carleton (00:16):

I am fine. Hello, Nina. Thank you for inviting me.

Nina Krammer (00:19):it

It's my absolute pleasure. Barry. By way of introduction, could you tell our listeners your full name as well as what you do here at WTW?

Barry Carleton (00:30):

Absolutely. Uh, Barry Carlton, I've been with WTW since 1988 in the health and benefits practice for about 35 years, consulting with employers on all aspects of active and retiree welfare. Early on, for some strange reason, I found an affinity for Medicare and other aspects of retiree medical. Started pursuing work in that area and found that there was quite a bit to do to keep me busy and occupied. Um, a couple of years ago, I actually retired from Health and Benefit Consulting, retired for a short period of time, enrolled in Medicare, and then returned to work at WTW in our individual marketplace, focusing exclusively on retiree medical at this point in my career.

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