Today, we are honored to have Leigh Purvis with AARP joining us today. She is the principal on prescription drug policy at AARP's Public Policy Institute, and she is instrumental in leading efforts to improve prescription drug affordability and accessibility for older adults. In this episode, we get into some critical updates and changes to Medicare with Leigh, hitting on key topics such as open enrollment dates, the introduction of new out-of-pocket spending caps, new monthly caps on insulin copays, and new vaccine benefits. Leigh also sheds light on the importance of reviewing and understanding plan options to ensure better healthcare coverage and costs for Medicare beneficiaries. Get ready for an episode packed with valuable insights and practical advice that you won't want to miss!

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