Medicare for the Record

In the first episode of “Medicare for the Record,” hosts Patrice King Brown and Stacy Smith are joined by Angie Moczan, Chief Operations Officer for UPMC Medicare Products, to break down key changes coming to Medicare Advantage plans for the 2026 Annual Enrollment Period. They discuss what members can expect, including changes in plan benefits, ...

In this episode, Patrice and Stacy welcome Lauren Zandier, Director of Clinical Pharmacy at UPMC Health Plan, to explain recent and upcoming changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Lauren walks listeners through the three stages of Part D coverage, the $2,000 annual cap introduced in 2025, and how the Inflation Reduction Act is sh...

In episode 3, hosts Stacy Smith and Patrice King Brown sit down with Lance O’Brien, CEO of MediConnect, to discuss what to look for when shopping for a Medicare Advantage plan. Lance shares expert advice on how to compare plans, coverage, provider networks, and prescription drug benefits—plus common questions people ask when evaluating their opt...

In this episode, Patrice King Brown and Stacy Smith chat with Kendra White, Director of Community Engagement for Medicare at UPMC Health Plan, to break down the most common out-of-pocket costs Medicare Advantage members might face. From monthly premiums and deductibles to copays and coinsurance, Kendra walks listeners through what to expect – an...