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Understanding Social Security & Medicare 2023

Product ID: CA3444D
Presented By: State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

This program is an excerpt from the 43rd Annual Estate Planning Update.

A plan with benefits

Medicare and Social Security are two of the most popular government programs, providing financial protection to a large portion of the American population. Many people rely on Medicare to pay for healthcare expenses and use Social Security benefits as a key source of income in retirement. Unfortunately, these government programs can be extremely difficult to navigate.

That’s why Understanding Social Security and Medicare is here to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to confidently address these complex programs on behalf of your clients (or yourself). Ruthann M. Driscoll will offer guidance on the substantive law basics of each program, as well as:

  • Eligibility requirements and enrollment procedures
  • The legal rights and responsibilities of beneficiaries
  • How benefits are calculated and taxed
  • What is and isn’t covered by Medicare
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OnDemand seminar

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Member $109.00

Non-Member $159.00

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1.5 CLE

Upon purchase, this OnDemand program is available to view for 90 days.

Credits are available only if viewed prior to 12/31/2024.

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This program is an excerpt from the 43rd Annual Estate Planning Update.

A plan with benefits

Medicare and Social Security are two of the most popular government programs, providing financial protection to a large portion of the American population. Many people rely on Medicare to pay for healthcare expenses and use Social Security benefits as a key source of income in retirement. Unfortunately, these government programs can be extremely difficult to navigate.

That’s why Understanding Social Security and Medicare is here to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to confidently address these complex programs on behalf of your clients (or yourself). Ruthann M. Driscoll will offer guidance on the substantive law basics of each program, as well as:

  • Eligibility requirements and enrollment procedures
  • The legal rights and responsibilities of beneficiaries
  • How benefits are calculated and taxed
  • What is and isn’t covered by Medicare
Read More ↓

Ruthann M. Driscoll, JD, CFP©, CLU, RICP©, is a founding member of Driscoll Law LLC in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. She received both her undergraduate and law degree from Marquette University. Ruth has held various roles throughout her legal career, including as a law clerk for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, many years in private practice, legal counsel for a Trust Company, Planned Giving Director for a university and a Director of Advanced Planning at Northwestern Mutual. Ruth is a frequent speaker on Medicare, Social Security and Estate Planning at conferences and seminars nationwide. Ruth is an Adjunct Professor at the American College, teaching courses on Estate and Retirement Planning. 

  • Receive a primer on Social Security and Medicare
  • Understand who’s eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits
  • Learn how Social Security Benefits are taxed
  • Know what’s covered under the four parts of Medicare 
  • Find out how Medicare benefits relate to other types of benefits
  • Estate planning practitioners
  • Probate lawyers
  • Elder law attorneys
  • General practitioners
  • Anyone seeking to learn more about Medicare and Social Security benefits
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