Agent Interviews and Spotlights
Hear from some prominent agents accross the country
Below is a selection of videos and articles from some of the most knowledgable Medicare insurance agents from accross the country. Listed insurance brokers and agents help seniors make informed decisions about their health insurance coverage and offer insights into the nuances of local Medicare options.
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Curtis McCall
Barson Financial / Kellogg Insurance Group / Integrity Insurance Company
- Las Vegas, NV
Guest Articles From Top Rated Medicare Agents
The One-Way Door: Why Leaving a Medicare Advantage Plan Can Be Harder Than Joining One
Written by: Taylor Langlois
Medicare Advantage is easy to join but difficult to leave with full financial protection. This article explains why medical underwriting, the Medigap open enrollment window, trial rights, and guaranteed issue rules make the exit far more complicated than the entrance.
Understanding Medicare: A Guide to 2027 Benefit Basics
Written by: Robert Helmkamp II
An Independent Medicare Broker breaks down the four parts of Medicare, compares Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, outlines 2027 premiums and deductibles, and walks through critical enrollment windows.
2026-2027 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: Dates, Plan Options and Why You Should Review Your Coverage
Written by: Tyrone Carr
The 2026-2027 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026. Here's what you can change, which plans are affected, and why reviewing your coverage matters more than ever this year.
How Does Medicare Work for Married Couples? Why Spouses May Need Different Plans
Written by: Jon Cavanaugh
Medicare doesn't offer couple or family plans. Each spouse enrolls individually and chooses their own coverage. Here's how married couples can compare their options and avoid the same-plan trap.
Your Medicare Plan Worked This Year. Should You Still Review It for Next Year?
Written by: Gregory Gudis
A veteran Medicare agent explains why reviewing your coverage every year matters, even when nothing seems broken, and what to focus on before AEP.
Before You Choose Medicare Coverage: 6 Questions Worth Answering First
Written by: Jennifer Sigman
A licensed independent Medicare broker walks through six questions every new Medicare beneficiary should answer before comparing plans, from enrollment timing and provider priorities to prescription costs and lifestyle considerations.
Medicare Medical Savings Accounts: Discovering a Little-Known Treasure Within Medicare
Written by: Mike Cooper
Most Medicare conversations focus on Supplements and Advantage plans. But there's a lesser-known option called the Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) that could change how you think about your coverage and costs.
Medicare Part B Excess Charges: The Extra Bill Some Doctors Can Legally Send You
Written by: Taylor Langlois
A retired teacher thought she had everything covered — Original Medicare, a supplement, a trusted specialist. Then a bill showed up for an amount Medicare hadn't covered. It wasn't an error. It was a Part B excess charge, and almost nobody had explained it to her.
The Medicare Plan Your Friend Loves May Not Work for You: 6 Things to Check Before You Enroll
Written by: Jon Cavanaugh
Two people on the same street can have completely different Medicare needs. Before you enroll based on a recommendation, check these six things to make sure the plan actually works for your doctors, prescriptions, budget, and travel habits.
Smart Medicare Choices for Seniors Working Beyond 65
Written by: Rodney Powell
For seniors continuing to work past 65, Medicare brings a set of decisions that can meaningfully affect both healthcare access and long-term finances. Transitioning from employer-sponsored group coverage to Medicare takes real planning.
Utah's New Medigap Birthday Rule: What It Changes, What It Doesn't, and How to Use It
Written by: Brian Penner
Utah's H.B. 258 gives Medigap policyholders a 60-day birthday window to switch plans without medical underwriting. Here's how the rule works, what it covers, and what it doesn't.
Why Three Nights in the Hospital May Not Count: Medicare's Observation Status Trap
Written by: Taylor Langlois
Medicare's observation status can mean three nights in a hospital bed don't count as an inpatient stay. Learn how this billing classification affects Part A coverage, skilled nursing facility eligibility, and what you can do to protect yourself.
How You Can Actually Use Healthcare Price Transparency Tools in 2026
Written by: James Hale
Healthcare price transparency has improved, but it still has limits. Here's how Medicare beneficiaries can compare procedure prices, which tools and apps are worth using, and what to expect from the numbers.
Medicare Advantage Is More Than Free Groceries and $0 Premiums
Written by: Will Carias
Medicare Advantage plans offer more than the grocery allowances and $0 premiums you see on TV. A licensed Medicare professional breaks down what really matters when choosing a plan, from provider networks to coordinated care and annual reviews.
Does Medigap Plan F Cover Emergency Room Visits?
Written by: Rodney Powell
Standard Plan F should cover your emergency room visit with no deductible or coinsurance to pay. Here's what the plan actually pays, why bills still show up, and how standard Plan F stacks up against Plan G and Plan N at the ER.