Do it yourself, free
Compare plans on your own with the official Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov. Best if you are comfortable reading plan details.
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Medicare Planning
Plain-English help understanding your Medicare options, from what each part does to when you can enroll and how a plan fits your doctors, prescriptions, and budget.
No pressure, no obligation.
Three ways to get Medicare help. Pick what fits you.
Any of these can be a good choice. Here is how they differ.
SHIIP, free volunteer counseling
North Carolina’s Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) offers free, unbiased counseling from trained volunteers.
Learn about NC SHIIPWork with Medicare Mentors
An independent brokerage that walks through your doctors, prescriptions, and budget with you, and stays available after you enroll.
Book a free consultationMedicare at a glance
The short version of how the pieces fit together.
- Part A is hospital insurance.
- Part B is medical insurance, such as doctor visits and outpatient care.
- Part C (Medicare Advantage) is offered by private insurance companies and bundles Parts A and B, often with Part D and extra benefits.
- Part D is prescription drug coverage.
- Medicare Supplement (Medigap) is sold by private insurers to help with costs Original Medicare does not pay.
Key dates to know
Your situation may change these, for example if you are still working at 65 or have other coverage. Confirm your dates at Medicare.gov or with us.
- Initial Enrollment Period: a seven-month window around your 65th birthday (three months before, your birthday month, and three months after).
- Annual Enrollment Period: October 15 to December 7 each year, when you can review and change many plan choices.
Client-focused guidance, with compensation explained
Insurance companies pay us a commission when a client enrolls in a plan. We tell you that up front. What we promise is how we work: we only recommend a change when it genuinely improves your situation, and we do not push you to switch for the sake of a sale.
We are independent, so we are not tied to a single insurance company. We do not offer every plan available in your area, and we will tell you when a plan we cannot offer might be worth a look at Medicare.gov.
Prepare for a better Medicare conversation
Bring what you have. Nothing here is required, and you do not need to share a Social Security or Medicare number to book.
- Your list of doctors, specialists, and preferred pharmacy
- Your prescriptions and doses
- Details of your current coverage, if any
- The questions or worries on your mind
Meet in person, by video, or by phone
Choose what is comfortable.
In person
Visit us at 4913 Professional Ct Ste 236, Raleigh, NC 27609.
Video appointment
Meet from home with a video call.
Phone
Prefer to talk it through by phone? Call us at (984) 369-8805.
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Educational information only, not a recommendation of any specific plan. Plans, benefits, and availability vary by area and by year.