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What to know about your "Welcome to Medicare" visit

Sep 3, 2026
35:05

Episode Description

You just received your “Welcome to Medicare” packet in the mail. But … what exactly is it?

On this episode of Aging Forward, Kisha Davis, M.D., of the American Academy of Family Physicians, explains what the “Welcome to Medicare” visit is, why it matters and how to make the most of it.

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