36 min
Health Plan Decisions Made Easy: For Active & Retired Members feat. Louis Amis Your Retirement in Focus
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All healthcare is not the same. Louis Amis, Executive Director of the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) discusses the importance of understanding your health, being realistic about your finances for emergencies, learning about preventative exams, and being aware of common healthcare mistakes so you can make the best decisions! During this episode, he also talks about the SHBP structure, changes to what is being offered, and information specific to active members and retirees. Take an active role in your healthcare and join us for this important podcast discussion.
Host: Everett Crockett
Guest: Louis Amis, Executive Director of the State Health Benefit Plan
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
02:45 – Louis Amis' Road to Executive Director
04:21 – SHBP Structure
05:32 – Three Aspects of Total Wellness
06:51 – Provider Selection Process for the state of Georgia
08:07 – Good Practices for Healthcare Decision Making
11:51 – Common Mistakes made during Open Enrollment
13:18 – Upcoming SHBP Changes (2024 Coverages)
19:08 – Retirees and Medicare Supplements
26:02 – Guidance for Retirees Eligible for Medicare
30:10 – Coverage Info for Out-of-State Retirees
31:04 – Importance of Preventative Measures
32:40 – SHBP Resources
35:42 – Outro
We want to hear from our members! Please email the show for topic inquiries, questions and comments! Contact us at podcast@trsga.com.
For more information visit: www.trsga.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trsgeorgia
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trsgeorgia
If you haven't had the chance to meet with us one-on-one in a virtual or in-person format, and are within 2 years of retirement eligibility, be sure to log in to your TRS account online at TRSGA.com and register for a session today!
Don't forget to update your TRS beneficiaries in your online account!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trs-ga/message
All healthcare is not the same. Louis Amis, Executive Director of the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) discusses the importance of understanding your health, being realistic about your finances for emergencies, learning about preventative exams, and being aware of common healthcare mistakes so you can make the best decisions! During this episode, he also talks about the SHBP structure, changes to what is being offered, and information specific to active members and retirees. Take an active role in your healthcare and join us for this important podcast discussion.
Host: Everett Crockett
Guest: Louis Amis, Executive Director of the State Health Benefit Plan
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
02:45 – Louis Amis' Road to Executive Director
04:21 – SHBP Structure
05:32 – Three Aspects of Total Wellness
06:51 – Provider Selection Process for the state of Georgia
08:07 – Good Practices for Healthcare Decision Making
11:51 – Common Mistakes made during Open Enrollment
13:18 – Upcoming SHBP Changes (2024 Coverages)
19:08 – Retirees and Medicare Supplements
26:02 – Guidance for Retirees Eligible for Medicare
30:10 – Coverage Info for Out-of-State Retirees
31:04 – Importance of Preventative Measures
32:40 – SHBP Resources
35:42 – Outro
We want to hear from our members! Please email the show for topic inquiries, questions and comments! Contact us at podcast@trsga.com.
For more information visit: www.trsga.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trsgeorgia
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trsgeorgia
If you haven't had the chance to meet with us one-on-one in a virtual or in-person format, and are within 2 years of retirement eligibility, be sure to log in to your TRS account online at TRSGA.com and register for a session today!
Don't forget to update your TRS beneficiaries in your online account!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trs-ga/message
36 min