Ep. 25: 2024 Medicare and the Healthcare Marketplace Open Enrollment

These two podcast topics should provide valuable information for listeners looking to make informed decisions during Medicare Open Enrollment and Healthcare Marketplace Open Enrollment for 2024.

Part One – Guest Sung Kang with HealthMarkets in Oklahoma City talks about Open Enrollment and the Healthcare Marketplace in Oklahoma.

Sung Kang, born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, comes from a family deeply rooted in martial arts. His family runs Kang's TaeKwon-Do, one of the country's oldest martial arts schools, celebrating its 50th year.

Sung Kang is no stranger to success. He's a former Oklahoma State and US National Champion and even won a Silver Medal at the 1989 US Olympic Festival in Oklahoma City. After training with elite athletes at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, he returned to Tulsa and opened his TaeKwon-Do School. There, he inspired countless students to be their best, nurturing their minds, bodies, and spirits.

Today, Sung Kang is an Executive Sales Leader at HealthMarkets in Oklahoma City, where he leads a team of 60 agents at OKC HealthMarkets Group. He's also a licensed insurance agent, specializing in helping retirees transition to Medicare for a secure healthcare future.

Part Two – Guest Ray Walker, Divisional Director for MAP at OID talks about Medicare Open Enrollment

Ray Walker is the Divisional Director for the Medicare Assistance Program at the Oklahoma Insurance Department. With over two decades of experience in the healthcare and insurance industry, Mr. Walker is a seasoned expert in his field.

Mr. Walker's commitment to enhancing healthcare access and understanding is exemplified by his role on the Advisory Committee to the State Council on Aging and his recent completion of his second term on the SHIP Steering Committee, where he served as the vice-chair. He has also been an integral part of the Leadership Council for the MIPPA Grant Program. Ray Walker is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the intricacies of Medicare and is a valuable resource for both his local community and the broader healthcare landscape.