Nebraska SHIP and SMP empowers, educates, and helps those who are eligible for Medicare, their families, and caregivers. Our podcast series will cover a variety of topics including who is eligible, the different types of Medicare coverage, the difference between private insurance and Medicare, Medicare fraud and scam prevention, and more! We have a statewide network of certified counselors and partner organizations who can meet one-on-one, assist with questions, provide support, and discuss potential Medicare fraud, error, or abuse.
Jonathan and Jack get you fully ready for Open Enrollment, covering all of the details and decisions relevant to this time of year, along with changes that could be relevant for your open enrollment process for 2026-2027.
2 Sept 2026
Ep: 19 Department of Insurance Road Show Preview
Before the Department of Insurance sets off on its annual road show Jonathan gives Jack a preview of the information that will be presented, a refresher on Medicare basics and updates on changes coming in 2027 ahead of open enrollment.
5 Mar 2026
Ep 18: Financially Planning for Medicare
Jonathan and Jack bring a brand new guest in this month, for a new perspecive on the issue of Medicare. Diene Klein, CFP, Senior Advisor with Pittenger & Anderson (and Nebrasksa SHIP and SMP volunteer) joins the show to discuss her professional experience in retirment planning specificially as it pertains to discussions surrounding Medicare decisions and costs.
4 Feb 2026
A Guide to the Medicare and You 2026 Handbook
Jack and Jonathan are once again joined by volunteer Colleen Kozanne and go through a large but important document you likely received in the mail last Fall, the Guide to Medicare and You 2026. Jonathan and Colleen break down the content section by section, highlighting the most important information, common questions associated with it, and changes to note for 2026.
8 Oct 2025
A virtual ticket to the Medicare Road Show
Jonathan and Jack get together to discuss the details and updates for 2026 he shared on the Department of Insurance/SHIP roadshow across Nebraska, including valuable information on changes to costs, dates, rules and laws heading into the Open Enrollment period.
6 Aug 2025
Ep: 14 Happy Anniversary, Medicare
On the 60th anniversary of the institution of Medicare, Jonathan takes Jack on a trip through time to understand this history of Medicare and how it has evolved, and the implications of that history for Medicare's modern-day issues.
1 Jul 2025
Ep: 13 Jack's Pop Quiz
Host Jack tests his Medicare knowledge with a pop quiz, challenging listeners to assess their understanding of Medicare basics and prepare for potential healthcare issues.
4 Jun 2025
Ep 12: Idenitifying, Avoiding and Reporting Fraud
Hosts Jack, Jonathan, and Colleen discuss prevalent Medicare fraud schemes, providing listeners with methods to recognize, evade, and report fraudulent activities.
5 Mar 2025
The Most Common FAQs About Medicare
Jack and Jonathan are again joined by volunteer Colleen Ozanne and they identify and answer the most frequent questions posed to SHIP Nebraska's employees and volunteers about Medicare.
13 Feb 2025
A look at financial assistance programs and new changes for 2025
Jack and Jonathan dive into various Medicare financial assistance options that can be available for those who qualify and take a look at new and pending legislation that could bring about important changes for you in 2025.
6 Jan 2025
Medicare Changes for 2025: What Should I Expect?
Medicare experts Jonathan and Jack, along with SHIP Nebraska's Colleen Ozanne, break down the key changes and implications for 2025, helping listeners navigate complex coverage and enrollment issues.
11 Nov 2024
Medicare and other forms of insurance
Jack and Jonathan dive into the situations that arise when eligible Medicare enrollees also have access to another form of insurance, whether from an employer, retirement package, federal employment, VA benefits, etc. The guys discuss relevant issues of benefits coordination, eligibility, creditable coverage and more.
15 Oct 2024
The Guide to Open Enrollment
Open enrollment is here! And Jack and Jonathan, along with special guest and SHIP volunteer Colleen Ozanne, discuss all of the changes you should be aware of for open enrollment 2025. Jonathan and Colleen also talk about some of the most important documents to make sure you've seen before making any final decisions for next year and some extras benefits that may be available to you and worth considering.
4 Sept 2024
Medicare Advantage a.k.a. Part C
Jack and Jonathan jump into Medicare Advantage, what differentiates it from Original Medicare and relevant issues for those who are considering it including eligibility, cost, providers and geographic variations.
7 Aug 2024
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
In this episode Jonathan and Jack discuss Medicare prescription Drug coverage, the '3 Cs' to consider when evaluating plan options and how the Inflation Reduction Act has made recent changes to prescription coverage.
3 Jul 2024
Medicare Part A, Part B, and Medicare Supplements
In this episode Jonathan and Jack discuss the coverage and cost of Medicare Part A, Hospital Insurance, and Part B, Medical Insurance, and how Medicare Supplements are designed to help you with your share of cost after Medicare hospital and medical insurance pays first.
5 Jun 2024
Prevent. Detect. Report Medicare Fraud.
Medicare fraud and abuse is serious subject that has a large impact on the Medicare program. Jonathan and Jack discuss how Medicare fraud and abuse can be perpetrated and what someone can do to prevent Medicare fraud from impacting them. Then Jonathan and Jack welcome a special guest, Kim Church, Division Chief of the Department of Insurance’s Insurance Fruad Prevention Division. Kim provides an insight into the work she and her team of certified law enforcement officers do when insurance fraud is suspected.
23 May 2024
Medicare Enrollment. Different Parts. Different Timing.
Medicare has different parts that serve specific functions. Each part has its own rules regarding cost, coverage, and enrollment. Join Jonathan and Jack as they deconstruct the enrollment into the various Medicare options.
23 May 2024
Introducing “What’s Up with Medicare!”
Join Jonathan Burlison and Jack Mitchell in our introductory episode, delving into the world of Medicare. Episode one provides an introduction of Nebraska SHIP and SMP as educators on the topic of Medicare and we briefly touch on the various parts of Medicare cost, coverage, and enrollment.
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