Welcome to Season 2 of Disruptive Dialogue – Healthcare 101
Healthcare literacy matters now more than ever. With open enrollment right around the corner, and insurance premiums on the rise, this season is your essential guide to becoming a smarter, more confident healthcare consumer.

In this episode, Chuck breaks down the confusing world of health insurance—from skyrocketing premiums to enrollment deadlines—and gives you a practical roadmap to make informed decisions.

💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Why health insurance is so confusing—and how to simplify it• What preventive care really includes (hint: it’s often FREE)• How open enrollment periods work for Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA plans• The true meaning of premiums, deductibles, copays & out-of-pocket max• How your location and plan type can affect your monthly costs• Tips for choosing the right plan for your health and your wallet• Tools and strategies to compare plans and avoid costly mistakes

📌 Action Step:

1) Start reviewing your options early—ideally by September. Use healthcare.gov, your company HR, or consult a licensed broker to avoid last-minute decisions.

2) Share this with a friend who may be intimidated by choosing a policy

📊 Download the Show Slides for all the details:
https://www.disruptivedialogue.org/get-involved

▶️ Up Next:Chuck continues the conversation in the next episode with a deeper dive into private health insurance, employer-sponsored plans, and cost-saving strategies you don’t want to miss.

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