Licensed insurance agents · No cost to you
Talk with a licensed insurance agent who explains your options in plain English, then lets you decide. There’s no cost for our help and no obligation to enroll.
What to expect
Here’s what you can count on when you call us or request a quote.
You’ll speak with a state-licensed insurance agent.
Our service is free to you, and there’s no obligation to enroll.
We compare the plans we offer where you live.
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm ET. TTY 711.
Medicare, explained
Not sure where to start? Here’s how the main parts of Medicare fit together.
Hospital and medical insurance from the federal government.
An alternative to Original Medicare, offered by private companies that contract with Medicare. Most plans include drug coverage.
Drug coverage from private plans that contract with Medicare.
Private insurance that helps pay some costs Original Medicare doesn’t, like copays and deductibles.
How it works
No pressure, no jargon. Just a conversation about what matters to you.
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Tell us about your doctors, prescriptions and budget, and what you like or don’t like about your current coverage.
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A licensed agent walks you through the plans we offer in your area, in plain English.
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Take your time. Enroll only if a plan fits your needs, or not at all.
Calls may be recorded for quality and compliance purposes.
Our service is free to you. We may be paid by the insurance companies whose plans we help you enroll in. You never pay us a fee, and you’re never obligated to enroll.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 17 organizations which offer 96,646 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.
Key dates
Medicare has set times of year to join or switch plans. Here are the main ones.
A 7-month window: the 3 months before the month you turn 65, your birthday month, and the 3 months after.
Join, switch or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan. Changes take effect January 1.
If you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one switch to another Medicare Advantage plan or go back to Original Medicare.
Certain life events, like moving or losing other coverage, may let you make changes at other times.
FAQ
No. Our service is free to you, and there’s no obligation to enroll in a plan.
No. Best Advantage Plans is a privately owned company and is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. For information on all of your options, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048).
No. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.
Most people can make changes during the Annual Enrollment Period, October 15 to December 7. You may also qualify for other enrollment periods, such as your Initial Enrollment Period or a Special Enrollment Period.
It helps to have your Medicare card (if you have one), a list of your doctors, and a list of your prescriptions and dosages.
