{"id":5893,"date":"2025-04-04T13:15:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T17:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/?page_id=5893"},"modified":"2025-04-14T10:34:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:34:38","slug":"smartconnect-medicare-education-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/smartconnect-medicare-education-services\/","title":{"rendered":"SmartConnect &#8211; Medicare Education Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Introducing SmartConnect\u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SmartConnect is an exclusive program created specifically for working or retiring adults (and family members) who are Medicare-eligible and may not have fully explored the benefits of Medicare coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About SmartMatch Insurance Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SmartMatch Insurance Agency is an independent Medicare insurance agency that helps consumers research, compare, and purchase Medicare insurance plans.<br><br>SmartMatch will provide an unfiltered view of the entire range of options and prices available to you. To get a head start, visit SmartConnect\u2019s Benefits GPS: gps.smartconnectplan.com\/wooster.<br><br>Comparing Medicare and employer health insurance offerings can be frustrating. SmartMatch will do the work for you, all you need to decide is how much you\u2019d like to save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why SmartConnect?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SmartConnect is an exclusive service for you and your family members to explore all that Medicare has to offer, including great benefits and potential savings. This no-cost service is available 365 days a year with no obligation to enroll in a plan. You can move to Medicare at any time! Even if you are enrolled in group coverage, you can still explore and enroll in a Medicare plan with no penalty.<br><br>Here are a few ways SmartConnect\u2019s licensed insurance agents will help determine the right decision for your needs:<br>\u2022Compare the costs of your current health care coverage to a variety of Medicare plans<br>\u2022Answer all of your questions<br>\u2022Help you transition to Medicare if you find a plan you like<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have links below to SmartConnect resources. If you are ready to schedule a consult SmartConnect, give them a call at 855-248-1648, log onto <a href=\"https:\/\/gps.smartmatch.com\/wooster\">https:\/\/gps.smartmatch.com\/wooster<\/a>, or scan the QR code below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/04\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5895\" style=\"width:220px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/04\/image-1.png 387w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/04\/image-1-300x293.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/Edyi9lB01a9PlFaN8lJOKPcB_LJlkTdwDaoBn-FZjfqoMg?e=BFNAfp\"><strong>Introducing SmartConnect<\/strong><\/a>: This flyer contains information about SmartMatch, the Medicare Roadmap, key considerations, and an overview of the Smart Connect Process.<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/EeqKd_WiTeFNoavpHBu6adwBWu1uNfPiQhgLBsGbkHyxtw?e=8B1UHi\">Medicare Roadmap<\/a>: <\/strong>Contains Medicare Roadmap and The SmartConnect Process<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/ESMvcCGTYDJGjspsJS3dPZsBZgBLkvinLajKaB7EVrV65g?e=ObvdyY\">Retiree Flyer<\/a>: <\/strong>Pre-retirement Mecdicare tips, SmartConnect Pre-Enrollment Checklist. <br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/EVlj_y7xm3NOmLFGUsl43NcBNnrnGZlY13XANb038T7P7Q?e=mAvOeg\">How to Connect to SmartConnet<\/a>:<\/strong> Intro to Smart Connect and contact information<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/ERCLQaOe_jVPj7kbFoNU3hwByYijk2F29hxtpD923tw5KA?e=Vm9ZBy\">COBRA and Medicare<\/a>:<\/strong> Information regarding COBRA and Medicare<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/smartconnectplan.com\/blog\/employees\/\"><strong>SmartConnect Blog<\/strong><\/a>: A great resource with quick articles on Medicare topics.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/04\/SmartConnect-Webinars-Q2-Full-Flyer-796x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5915 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/04\/SmartConnect-Webinars-Q2-Full-Flyer-796x1024.png 796w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/04\/SmartConnect-Webinars-Q2-Full-Flyer-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/04\/SmartConnect-Webinars-Q2-Full-Flyer-768x988.png 768w, https:\/\/inside.wooster.edu\/hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/04\/SmartConnect-Webinars-Q2-Full-Flyer.png 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>SmartConnect offers monthly webinars on topics relevant to those considering Medicare. Please see the flyer or view it <a href=\"https:\/\/livewooster.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/Human-Resources-InsideDocuments\/EQ_oARyWG6tOgE_ms79dI4sBP8ZbFRNWuimx5ijwJk4NvQ?e=1a7NGc\">here <\/a>to find out more and register. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introducing SmartConnect\u2122 SmartConnect is an exclusive program created specifically for working or retiring adults (and family members) who are Medicare-eligible and may not have fully explored the benefits of Medicare coverage. About SmartMatch Insurance Agency SmartMatch Insurance Agency is an independent Medicare insurance agency that helps consumers research, compare, and purchase Medicare insurance plans. 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