Frequently Asked Questions

What primary services do you offer?

We help give 65 plus clients information to make the decision that matches each individuals unique situation. When it comes to offering Medicare products and services to you, we have you covered, help to empower consumers to become an active part of the informed solution.

What do you specialize in?

Turning 65 clients are our specialty and more! 

Are you licensed?

Yes, We are licensed to operate throughout the state of California

Turning 65 or losing creditable coverage goal is to avoid penalties and late fees?

Part B late enrollment penalty: If you didn’t get Part B when you’re first eligible, your monthly premium may go up 10% for each 12-month period you could’ve had Part B, but didn’t sign up. In most cases, you’ll have to pay this penalty each time you pay your premiums, for as long as you have Part B. And, the penalty increases the longer you go without Part B coverage.

Part A late enrollment penalty:
Some people have to buy Part A because they don’t qualify for premium-free Part A. If you have to buy Part A, and you don’t buy it when you’re first eligible for Medicare, your monthly premium may go up 10%. You’ll have to pay the higher premium for twice the number of years you didn’t sign up. 

Part D late enrollment penalty:
The late enrollment penalty is an amount that’s permanently added to your Medicare drug coverage (Part D) premium. You may owe a late enrollment penalty if at any time after your Initial Enrollment Period is over, there’s a period of 63 or more days in a row when you don’t have Medicare drug coverage or other 

How and when to apply for Medicare part A and B?

Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare too, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure. The program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. You have choices for how you get Medicare coverage click for  more on Medicare basics or Click here to apply for Medicare via social security  

When can i change plans?

You can make changes to your Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage when certain events happen in your life, like if you move or you lose other insurance coverage. These chances to make changes are called Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs). Rules about when you can make changes and the type of changes you can make are different for each SEP.

When can i join, switch or drop a plan?

Initial Enrollment Period. When you first become eligible for Medicare, you can join a plan.

Open Enrollment Period. From October 15 – December 7 each year, you can join, switch, or drop a plan. Your coverage will begin on January 1 (as long as the plan gets your request by December 7).

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. From January 1 – March 31 each year, if you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can switch to a different Medicare Advantage Plan or switch to Original Medicare (and join a separate Medicare drug plan) once during this time.
Click here to learn more below about enrollment periods 

Medicare Advantage or Medicare supplement?

Are you trying to decide between Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement insurance? Here’s a rundown of the two types of coverage. While Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) covers many health-care expenses, it doesn’t cover everything. Even with covered health-cares services, beneficiaries are still responsible for a number of copayments and deductibles, which can easily add up. In addition, Medicare Part A and Part B also don’t cover certain benefits, such as routine vision and dental, prescription drugs, or overseas emergency health coverage. If all you have is Original Medicare, you’ll need to pay for these costs out-of-pocket. As a result, many people with Medicare enroll in two types of plans to cover these gaps in coverage.
There are two options commonly used to replace or supplement Original Medicare. One option, called Medicare Advantage plans, are an alternative way to get Original Medicare. The other option, Medicare Supplement (or Medigap) insurance plans work alongside your Original Medicare coverage. These plans have significant differences when it comes to costs, benefits, and how they work. It’s important to understand these differences as you review your Medicare coverage options. Click here to learn more or schedule a call