Understanding Medicare costs
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 – and how to plan ahead. She also shares practical tips for managing and lowering your costs, just in time for the Annual Enrollment Period.
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Guest Speaker
Kendra White
Kendra White leads the Health Plan’s Medicare Community Outreach and engagement team. She has a bachelor’s degree in health education and a Masters in Gerontology. She has been with UPMC for 23 years where her experience has been in community health engagement and education for older adults across the state of Pennsylvania. This includes making connections with community organizations and resources to promote the mission and vision of UPMC and create opportunities for wellness programming that is sustainable and scalable and can impact the health of these communities that are served. She has a passion for helping people and making connections to ensure we are doing our part to help meet their needs.
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Last Updated: 10/13/2025