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June is here and I am ready for it! 😎 If you're like most people I talk to, your summer is already starting to take shap...
06/01/2026

June is here and I am ready for it! 😎

If you're like most people I talk to, your summer is already starting to take shape. A trip here, a family gathering there, maybe a few weekends you're actually looking forward to.

And somewhere in the middle of all that planning... your Medicare coverage probably didn't make the list.

Totally normal. Honestly, most of the time everything is fine!

But here's what I've seen happen more times than I can count.

Someone heads into summer feeling great about their coverage. Then something comes up. A doctor visit. A prescription refill. An unexpected trip to urgent care. And they find out their plan changed in ways they didn't know about. Their doctor quietly left their network. A medication they've taken for years now costs three times what it used to.

Not because they did anything wrong. Just because nobody told them.

So this month I'm walking you through everything worth knowing before summer gets going. No jargon. No scary what-ifs. Just clear, honest information so you can enjoy the next few months without anything catching you off guard.

So let me start with the most important question!

When is the last time you actually looked at your Medicare plan?
Within the last month or longer than that?

I am an independent licensed insurance agent representing multiple carriers, but not all of the 125 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

Well. We made it to the end of Myth Busting May! 🎉 I have to say, this month has been one of my favorites. The conversat...
05/31/2026

Well. We made it to the end of Myth Busting May! 🎉

I have to say, this month has been one of my favorites. The conversations, the shares, the DMs from people here in [City] who finally felt like Medicare made sense for the first time. That's everything to me.

Let's do a quick recap of what we covered this month.

👉 Medicare isn't free.
👉 Dental, vision, and hearing aren't covered.
👉 Enrollment windows are real and missing them costs you.
👉 Prescription drugs don't come automatically.
👉 Long term care is not covered.
👉 Your doctor might not take your plan.
👉 Traveling internationally? You're mostly on your own.
👉 And the plan you picked a few years ago might not be the best fit anymore.

😅 That's a lot.
And we covered every single one.

Here's what I want you to walk away with.
Medicare is not one size fits all. It's not set it and forget it. And it's definitely not something you want to figure out alone if you don't have to.

That's what I'm here for!

I got into this work because I care about people having someone genuinely in their corner. Not someone trying to sell them something. Just someone who knows this stuff inside and out and wants to help.

If this month gave you even one thing you didn't know before, please share this page with someone who needs it.

And if you're ready to sit down and actually look at your own coverage, I'd love to talk.

DM me the word READY and let's get started.

See you in June. 😊

I am an independent licensed insurance agent representing multiple carriers, but not all of the 125 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

05/29/2026

When one of your community partners puts a call out for a solution to a local seniors needs here in New Braunfels, we find a solution. That’s what NB Senior Connection IS ABOUT! Connecting resources together to create solutions together.

If you’re looking for senior living in our community, Angie Ervin Gomez at Trinity Senior Living Solutions, LLC always goes a a step above for her clients.

After everything we've covered this month, this might actually be the most reassuring post yet.You are not locked in for...
05/28/2026

After everything we've covered this month, this might actually be the most reassuring post yet.
You are not locked in forever.

Medicare has specific windows that allow you to make changes to your coverage. And knowing about them can save you a lot of stress.

Here's a quick rundown.

The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7 every year. This is when anyone with Medicare can switch plans, drop a plan, or add coverage. Changes take effect January 1.

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs January 1 through March 31. If you're already in a Medicare Advantage plan and want to switch to a different Advantage plan or go back to Original Medicare, this is your window.

And then there are Special Enrollment Periods. Certain life events, moving to a new area, losing other coverage, qualifying for extra help, can trigger a Special Enrollment Period that lets you make changes outside the regular windows.

I had a client who had been unhappy with their plan for almost two years but thought they were completely stuck. They had stopped going to one of their preferred doctors because they assumed they just had to live with their network.

When they found out they could make a change at the next Annual Enrollment Period they were genuinely relieved.

One of the things I hear most from new clients is that they wish they had known sooner that they had options. That's exactly why I keep showing up here every day.

If your current plan isn't working for you, let's talk about it.

Drop the word SWITCH in the comments and let's figure out when and how you can make a change.

I am an independent licensed insurance agent representing multiple carriers, but not all of the 125 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

This one has a more nuanced answer than most of the myths we've covered this month.So let's break it down. Original Medi...
05/27/2026

This one has a more nuanced answer than most of the myths we've covered this month.
So let's break it down.

Original Medicare does not cover gym memberships or general fitness programs.

However, Medicare does cover intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. If your doctor determines it's medically necessary, you may be able to get counseling and support for weight loss covered under Part B.

And here's where it gets interesting.

Many Medicare Advantage plans do include fitness benefits. You may have heard of SilverSneakers or similar programs. These are fitness benefits that come bundled with certain Advantage plans and give you access to gyms and fitness classes at little or no cost.

Whether your plan includes something like that depends entirely on which plan you have and where you live.

I was chatting with a neighbor recently who had just retired and was really motivated to prioritize their health. They had a whole list of goals. Morning walks, fitness classes, maybe even joining a yoga studio!

They were excited to find out their Advantage plan actually included a fitness benefit that helped cover some of it.

Helping someone protect their health AND their wallet at the same time is genuinely one of the best parts of this job.

Not sure if your plan includes any fitness or wellness benefits? Is that benefit worth giving up your doctor?

DM me the word FITNESS and let's take a look at what you have and what might be available to you!

I am an independent licensed insurance agent representing multiple carriers, but not all of the 125 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

I wish this one were true. It would make life a lot simpler. But Medicare plans can and do change. Every single year. Ev...
05/25/2026

I wish this one were true. It would make life a lot simpler.

But Medicare plans can and do change. Every single year.

Every fall, during the Annual Enrollment Period from October 15 through December 7, insurance companies can make changes to their Medicare Advantage and Part D plans for the next year. Premiums can go up. Covered drugs can change. Which doctors or hospitals are participating can shift. . Benefits can be added or removed.

That means a plan that was perfect for you last year might not be the best fit this year.

And here's the part that gets people. Most people don't review their plan during Annual Enrollment. They just let it roll over automatically. Which means they could be paying more than they need to or missing out on better coverage without ever knowing it.

I once had a client reach out to me after three years on the same plan. When we actually sat down and compared what was available, we found a plan that saved them a considerable amount per year with better drug coverage on top of it.

Three years of overpaying. Just because nobody had told them to take a second look.

Annual Enrollment is coming up faster than you think. Now is a great time to get a relationship started so you're not scrambling when it opens.

Tag someone who has been on the same Medicare plan for years and might be due for a review.

I am an independent licensed insurance agent representing multiple carriers, but not all of the 125 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

This is a really common situation and the rules around it are genuinely confusing. So let's slow down and talk through i...
05/24/2026

This is a really common situation and the rules around it are genuinely confusing. So let's slow down and talk through it.

If you're still working at 65 and covered by an employer health plan, you may be able to delay Medicare without penalty. But there are important details that determine whether that's actually true for your situation.

The short answer is: it depends.

How many employees does your company have? If your employer has fewer than 20 employees, Medicare actually becomes your primary insurance at 65 even if you're still working. Staying on your employer plan without signing up for Medicare could leave you with some serious gaps you don't know about.

If your employer has 20 or more employees, your employer plan stays primary and you may have more flexibility to delay.

And what about a spouse's plan? That adds another layer to think through.

I was on a call recently with someone who had just turned 65 and their HR department had told them they didn't need to do anything about Medicare yet. That wasn't necessarily wrong but it also wasn't the whole picture for their specific situation.

Still working and not sure what to do about Medicare? This is exactly what I help people sort out.

Drop the word WORKING in the comments and let's figure out the right move for your situation.

I am an independent licensed insurance agent representing multiple carriers, but not all of the 125 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

This question comes up more and more as people look for alternatives to traditional medicine. And honestly I love that p...
05/23/2026

This question comes up more and more as people look for alternatives to traditional medicine. And honestly I love that people are thinking about their health holistically.

So here's the honest answer.

Original Medicare has very limited coverage when it comes to alternative medicine.

Acupuncture is actually one of the few exceptions. Medicare does cover acupuncture for chronic low back pain. Up to 12 sessions in 90 days, with an additional 8 sessions if you're showing improvement. That's it though – Acupuncture for anything else is not covered.

Chiropractic care is covered but only for manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation. Not for maintenance care or other chiropractic services.

Naturopathy, homeopathy, herbal treatments, massage therapy, and most other alternative or complementary treatments are not covered at all.

I was having coffee with a client who had recently retired and was really focused on wellness and natural health approaches. She had assumed Medicare would support that lifestyle across the board.

We had a really good conversation about how to build a plan that worked for the way she actually wanted to live.

Everyone's health priorities are different. Your Medicare plan should reflect that.

DM me the word WELLNESS and let's talk about what coverage makes sense for the way you want to live!

I am an independent licensed insurance agent representing multiple carriers, but not all of the 125 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

Okay this one might seem small. But for a lot of people, especially those with diabetes or circulation issues, foot care...
05/22/2026

Okay this one might seem small. But for a lot of people, especially those with diabetes or circulation issues, foot care is anything but small.

So let's clear it up.

Original Medicare does not cover routine foot care.
Nail trimming. Callus removal. Routine visits to a podiatrist just to keep things in check. Not covered.

Now here's where it gets a little more nuanced.
Medicare DOES cover foot care when it's medically necessary. If you have diabetes and need foot care related to your condition, that's a different story. If you have nerve damage or poor circulation that requires professional foot care, Medicare may cover it. But routine? No.

I ran into a client who mentioned they had been putting off seeing a podiatrist because they were waiting until their Medicare kicked in to cover it. They had been dealing with a pretty uncomfortable issue for months.

We had a quick conversation right there on the sidewalk and I was able to point them in the right direction! Sometimes the right information at the right time makes a real difference in someone's day!

DM me the word FEET to see what your plan covers!

I am an independent licensed insurance agent representing multiple carriers, but not all of the 125 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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