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When you need help enrolling in Medicare, you can turn to Social Security, Medicare, a trusted insurance agent, or your loved ones.
Your Local Social Security Office
The first resource you should turn to when you need to sign up for Medicare is your local Social Security office. The Social Security Administration handles Medicare coverage and will be able to answer each of your questions or direct you to the appropriate resources. When you have questions about your eligibility, your coverage options, or whether you need additional coverage or savings plans, the Social Security representatives can help you.
Medicare Phone Representatives
Always call Medicare directly. Medicare will not call you asking for your information. With this in mind, you can safely speak with a Medicare representative by calling the phone number listed on the official Medicare.gov website.
These representatives can guide you to the application and answer questions you may have about the documentation you need to sign up. They can also direct you to information on the website, in the Medicare & You handbook, and on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website or Healthcare.gov website.
Medicare representatives will also be able to guide you to services in your state, such as your Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). These services are designed specifically to aid Medicare beneficiaries with any challenges they may have.
Independent Insurance Brokers
Beyond the official Medicare servicers are the independent insurance agents who specialize in Medicare plans. These agents are knowledgeable in the Medicare plans available in your area and will be able to help you navigate the comparison process to find a plan that best suits your needs.
Why can you trust independent insurance agents or brokers to act in your best interest? Because they receive the same base compensation from the private health insurance companies no matter which Medicare Advantage plan you choose. They do well when they retain clients and get good reviews that bring in more clients. The better they do in serving you and finding you the most coverage for the best price, the more the agents benefit.
Trusted Loved Ones
Think of the people who are authorized to view your medical information. These are likely family or close friends—people who can be trusted to keep your private information safe and confidential. These are the people you can turn to when you need help enrolling in Medicare. When you sign up for Medicare, you need to provide quite a bit of identifying information and medical history.
Your trusted family members can also serve as a sounding board to help you choose the best Medicare plan. Medicare can be confusing: there’s Original Medicare (Part A and Part B), Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and Medicare Supplements. Trying to find the best combination by yourself is a stressful process that can leave you questioning whether or not you made the right decision. Reach out to your close friends and family for assistance.
Need help signing up for Medicare? The agents at Insured for Life are ready to assist you. Give us a call today so we can start going over your options.
