Mike – The Medicare Matchmaker specializes in listening to you in order to understand your needs first in order to make a Medicare plan match that best works for you.
No need to worry? I help people navigate all of their options for their Medicare coverage. My goal is to match your needs to the right Medicare options for you whether it is the first time you are enrolling into Medicare or your needs have changed and you need to re-evaluate your Medicare plan.
Medicare Advantage, or Part C, is an alternative to Original Medicare. It is provided by private insurance companies who are contracted with Medicare. These plans will provide the same basic coverage as Original Medicare, but will also include additional benefits that can sometimes be provided at no extra cost.
Medicare Supplement Plans, also known as Medigap, is a way for beneficiaries to reduce the amount they owe when paying medical bills. One of the biggest parts of Medigap is selecting the right policy. Medigap is divided up into ten different policies, each of which are named by a single letter: A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M, and N.
Medicare Part D provides coverage for prescription drugs. These prescription drug plans can be purchased as a standalone plan with Original Medicare, or as an added benefit with Medicare Advantage. Starting in 2025 there are significant changes to Part D plans including elimination of the Coverage Gap often referred to as the "Donut Hole".
Special Needs Plans are a type of Medicare Advantage plan. These plans are commonly called Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans or D-SNP's. You must be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid to be eligible to participate in a Special Needs Plan. Many plans offer additional benefits such as help with paying for groceries, over-the-counter (OTC) pharmacy products or even utilities.
Whether you’re new to Medicare or not, let me use my research and experience to help you find the best possible coverage for the price that fits your budget.
Not affiliated with the U.S. government or federal Medicare program. I do not sell all carriers in the service area of Western New York. I do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently I represent 9 organizations which offer 112 products in Western New York. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information.
