At HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, the focus is on earning your trust and helping you navigate the waters of Medicare
By Beth Newcomb
If you’re on Medicare, the best word to describe your status in September might have been, “bombarded.” You probably received a huge influx of telephone calls, mail and email about your Medicare options for the Annual Election Period, happening Friday, October 15, until Tuesday, December 7. Turn on the television and your favorite and not-so-favorite former football players are there, smiling and encouraging you to call the number on your screen. It can be overwhelming.
“I get calls from people all of the time confused about what to do or telling me they responded to a solicitation and ended up in a Medicare plan they know nothing about,” says Steven Lichtig, a licensed insurance agent with HealthMarkets Insurance Agency who shares the local agent-in-the-know spotlight with Dawn Soroka and Kathy Carvin. “It can be a challenge to not only understand the options available to you, but also feel confident about the choice you make.”
Everyone on Medicare either continues with their current plan into the next election period or makes the switch to a plan that better meets their changing needs. And if you’re a new 65 or you’ll be turning 65 in the next three months, you’ll be choosing a Medicare plan for the first time.
Wherever you fall on the Medicare spectrum, you may be feeling unsure about which plan is best for you.
“No two people have identical situations,” Dawn states. “You have your own health concerns, doctors you prefer, medications you take and extras you need that are specific to you. So, your Medicare plan choice will likely be different than that of, say, your neighbor or spouse.”
In Your Corner
“We’re here every day, all day, often in the evenings and on weekends to answer questions. And there’s no charge for our guidance,” says Kathy. “Our focus is on getting to know you personally. We want to get as much information as possible about you so that when we present your Medicare options to you, you’ll feel confident that you’re making an informed decision based on your individual circumstances.”
“We are local agents who spend hours reviewing all of the changes to Medicare plans and are licensed each year,” she continues. “Instead of having to dig through a pile of information trying to decide if your plan has changed for the better or worse, or if there is another plan out there that might be better suited to your current situation, you can sit down with one of us and have that answer in about 30 minutes or less. This could be one of the smartest half-hour investments you’ll ever make.”
The Competition is Fierce
Medicare plan providers want your business. It’s that simple.
“We’re seeing plans with more benefits added,” Dawn shares. “It makes sense to review your options to find out if you could be getting more in your Medicare plan, without paying more.”
Their Guidance is Free
Because HealthMarkets agents aren’t captive, meaning they don’t work for a particular insurance carrier, they direct their efforts toward clients, helping them navigate the sometimes-baffling waters of Medicare. And the cost for a one-on-one review and their guidance? Nothing. All time spent with the HealthMarkets agent of your choice is absolutely free.
HealthMarkets of Northfield is at 10512 Northfield Road. Agents serve all of Northeast Ohio, including Lake County. You can schedule a time to meet with a licensed insurance agent of your choice by direct dialing from the box accompanying this story.
HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed as an insurance agency in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Not all agents are licensed to sell all products. Service and product availability varies by state. Agents may be compensated based on enrollment. No obligation to enroll. 48056-HM-1021
Dawn Soroka, Licensed Insurance Agent, 440-561-6602
Steven Lichtig, Licensed Insurance Agent, 216-577-8084
Kathy Carvin, Licensed Insurance Agent, 216-375-5902