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Dottie Meyer
Gardening, Grandkids and Medicare How One Boomer’s Life Redefines 65
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ottie Meyer is a genuine baby boomer. She’s active, helps care for her grandchildren, loves gardening and continues to work part-time. Dottie’s lifestyle is a true representation of her generation. Turning 65 used to mean retirement, but baby boomers are starting to question if that’s really in their best interest. Many studies report older Americans who work part-time feel a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment. And, having a little extra income never hurts. Dottie works at Manderfield’s Bakery in Appleton. She likes being part of a familyrun business and an operation that is wellknown for its delicious baked goods. But, she explains her favorite part of the job isn’t really the cookies or cakes—it’s the people. Her interactions with co-workers and customers are what keep things interesting. It’s the big reason she enjoys her work. When Dottie turned 65, she decided she wasn’t ready to retire. But, she still had some planning to do. Instead of being covered by her employer’s insurance, she wanted to find a Medicare plan that best fit her needs. So, Dottie did what most people would do—she asked her kids. Being new to Medicare, Dottie’s daughter H5215_MbrNewsV5 Accepted 05052013
Lorian thought it was important to sit down with an agent. Lorian knew that an independent agent would help explain the basics of Medicare and answer their questions. The agent could also help them review a lot of different plans at once. Shopping for health insurance can be stressful. You want to make sure you’re taking everything into consideration. Monthly premium payments are always important, but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice coverage or service. And, service was especially important to Dottie. As a Manderfield’s employee, she had gotten used to working with her Network Health account representative, Stacie Park. continued on page 2 » Lorian, Alivia and Dottie
When Dottie turned 65, she
decided she wasn’t ready to retire.
Volume 2 | Number 1 | 2013
life, health & wellness