Informed Prostate Cancer Patient Support

Navigating Medicare - Rodney Shepherd Presented by Rodney Shepard, Medicare Specialist Informed Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting - November 2025 Introduction Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, especially when you're managing a prostate cancer diagnosis. At our recent support group meeting, Medicare expert Rodney Shepard provided a thorough overview of Medicare options, coverage rules, and critical decision points that every patient should understand. This article summarizes his presentation and incorporates the latest developments in Medicare policy to help you make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage. Medicare Basics: Understanding the Parts Medicare isn't a single program—it's actually divided into several parts that work together (or separately) to provide your healthcare coverage: Part A (Hospital Insurance) : Covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facilities, hospice care, and some home healthcare. If you've worked 40 qu...