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Medicare 101: Transitioning from a Group Health Plan to Medicare

Program Overview

Do you or your employees need to better understand Medicare? Join us to get answers to some of the most common questions related to transitioning from a group health plan to Medicare. Attendees will hear from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan‘s Beth Christoff, who will answer questions and provide resources to support individuals making a major life change and navigating the complexities of Medicare.

Speaker: Beth Christoff, Operations Manager, Individual Business Unit, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Beth is a dedicated and experienced healthcare professional with a passion for helping others navigate the complexities of healthcare. As an Operations Manager in the Individual Business Unit at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), Beth has spent the past 8 years leveraging her expertise to drive success. For the last 3 years, she has focused on the Group to Individual Medicare space, where she has made a significant impact by assisting small business owners and employer groups in supporting their retiring employees’ transition from group health care coverage to individual Medicare plans.

Beth’s commitment to providing exceptional support extends to HR business partners, whom she equips with valuable resources to facilitate seamless transitions for employees retiring from commercial group plans to individual Medicare, even when retiree coverage is not offered by the group. Her extensive knowledge and experience have been instrumental in bridging this critical gap.

Prior to joining BCBSM, Beth spent 17 years at the Cleveland Clinic, where she honed her skills in healthcare management and administration. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Cleveland State University and a dual MBA/MHA degree from American Intercontinental University.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Beth enjoys an active lifestyle, which includes running, playing golf, and cooking for her loved ones. Her dedication to her work, family, and community is matched only by her enthusiasm for life’s simple pleasures.

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