Medicare Made Clear: A Caregiver's Guide to Understanding Coverage Before Open Enrollment

Join Caregiver Action Network’s Upcoming Webinar

Medicare Made Clear: A Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Coverage Before Open Enrollment

September 24, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET

Medicare decisions can be overwhelming, especially when you’re making them for someone you love. Join Caregiver Action Network for a practical webinar designed to help family caregivers better understand Medicare before the 2027 open enrollment season begins.

We’ll explain the differences between Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D, discuss how injectable and infused medications are covered under the medical benefit, and share practical guidance to help caregivers navigate coverage decisions with greater confidence.

Using real-world examples from a variety of health conditions, you’ll learn what questions to ask, common misconceptions to avoid, and how to prepare before open enrollment.

Whether you’re new to Medicare or helping a loved one review their current coverage, this webinar will provide the knowledge and resources you need to make informed decisions.

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This webinar is not a substitute for Medicare counseling. Please contact your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) or Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) office for more information.

What You Will Learn

  • The differences between Medicare Parts A, B, and D

  • How Medicare covers injectable and infused medications

  • What caregivers should know before the 2027 open enrollment period
  • Tips for evaluating coverage options and avoiding common pitfalls
  • Where to find trusted Medicare information and caregiver resources
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Who Should Attend

This webinar is for family caregivers who help a loved one make or manage Medicare decisions, including spouses, adult children, relatives, and other unpaid caregivers.

It’s especially helpful for caregivers who are:

  • Helping a loved one enroll in Medicare for the first time or review existing coverage
  • Preparing for the 2027 Medicare open enrollment period
  • Unsure how Medicare Parts A, B, and D work together
  • Helping manage a loved one’s injectable or infused medications
  • Comparing Medicare coverage options and trying to understand potential out-of-pocket costs
  • Supporting someone with a chronic, serious, or complex health condition who may have ongoing medical and prescription needs
  • Looking for reliable, easy-to-understand Medicare information and resources

Whether you’re new to Medicare or have been helping a loved one navigate coverage for years, this webinar can help you feel more prepared and confident when making Medicare decisions.

Webinar Speakers

Julia Schreiber

Julia Schreiber | SHIP, SMP, and MIPPA Director at the Maryland Department of Aging

Julia Schreiber leads statewide efforts to help older adults and people with disabilities confidently navigate Medicare, avoid fraud, and make informed decisions about their health insurance. She oversees subgrants and technical assistance to nineteen local Area Agencies on Aging, ensuring consistent, high-quality Medicare counseling and education across the state. This work builds on nearly 15 years of public sector experience advancing health equity and systems change across the aging and mental health care fields.

Anita Randolph | Assistant Program Manager at Howard County Government's Department of Community Resources & Services

Anita Randolph is an Assistant Program Manager at Howard County Government's Department of Community Resources & Services in Columbia, Md, where she administers two federally funded programs: the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). With 13 years of managed care experience across major health plans including, UnitedHealth Group, CareFirst, and Johns Hopkins Health Plans. Anita brings deep expertise in Medicare Parts A, B, D, Medicare Advantage, Appeals, fraud, waste, and abuse prevention.

Amera Bilal

Amera Bilal  |  Vice President of Programs & Policy, Caregiver Action Network

With over 20 years of experience designing programs at the intersection of aging, caregiving, and equity, Amera brings a powerful vision for centering caregiver voices in systems change. From leading Alzheimer's initiatives in Prince George's County to championing inclusive program design for historically marginalized communities, her leadership strengthens our ability to serve caregivers nationwide.

Made possible with support from Novartis.

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About Novartis:

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About Caregiver Action Network (CAN):

Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than 63 million family caregivers across the nation. From parents of children with complex health needs to spouses, friends, and adult children caring for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, or Alzheimer’s, CAN supports the full spectrum of caregiving families. Through free education, peer support, and resources, CAN empowers caregivers nationwide to provide care with strength, resilience, and hope.