Past Event

Facebook live q & a
health insurance & the upcoming open enrollment period

When: October 23, 2017 | 2pm (PST) / 5pm (EST)
Where: Facebook LIVE!
Have questions about insurance and open enrollment? Watch our video below from our Facebook LIVE event.
We were fortunate to have two advocates in our community who were willing to answer basic insurance questions as open enrollment is coming up. Karen Vogel is an independent professional advocate who works with clients on a variety of insurance issues. Molly Lanzinger is a licensed insurance broker who understands the difference and advantages of various insurance plans in Washington state. ​
Karen and Molly also recommend these top three tips:
1) Don't miss open enrollment! It starts November 1 and ends December 15 for commercial insurance (Medicare starts Oct 15).
2) Make sure your doctor will be "in-network" next year - don't assume! Provider networks are shrinking.
3) Read the fine print about your coverage, even if you're not switching - benefits change every year.
About the Speakers:
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Molly Lanzinger
​Molly Lanzinger has been licensed as a health insurance producer in Washington for over 27 years. She is an independent broker that works with small business, individuals, and Medicare clients to find solutions to meet the client's needs. She has worked in this field for her entire career navigating the frequent changes and legislation with the consumer in mind. She is treasurer of the Washington Association of Health Underwriters and is an active member of the Washington State Health Advocacy Association. 
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Karen Vogel - Insurance Advocate
Karen Vogel, MPH, MA offers services as an independent patient advocate. Karen has been professionally involved with health education and insurance management for more than three decades. She consults with consumers on health Insurance navigation, claims review, and appeals, with the goal of helping people organize and demystify the complexities of our fragmented health care system. She received Patient Advocate certification from UCLA in 2015 and is licensed as a Health/Disability Insurance Producer in Washington State. Karen is an active member in the Washington State Health Advocacy Association (WASHAA) and the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA).