Greg Milliser, Medicare Insurance Broker
Greg Milliser
NewLife Senior Insurance
Medicare Broker Licensed in MO, AR, IN, KS, OH and OK
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Carthage, MO
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About Me
At NewLife, it’s our founder, Greg, who calls you back with a clear explanation, an extra bit of advice, or to help you with complicated forms. With over 16 years of experience in the industry, there isn’t much he hasn’t seen or solved before. Greg knows Medicare inside and out and can put it in the simplest terms, so you and your family can make confident decisions for your retirement coverage.
When you call NewLife, you’re doing more than partnering with a Medicare insurance agent; you’re getting an experienced, knowledgeable, local partner in Medicare Insurance planning.
Q&A with Greg Milliser
What's one piece of advice you wish every senior knew before picking a Medicare plan?
Answer: It would be good if seniors truly understood the difference between Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage plans and were open to both. There are far too many seniors who are biased against Medicare Advantage because they have been given misinformation by their providers or other people in the health professions or even friends. Both plans serve a purpose and both plans can be equally beneficial depending on a senior's specific needs and situation.
Can you describe a time when you helped a client navigate a complex Medicare issue?
Answer: Often times when Medicare beneficiaries receive a bill they don't understand or are unsure why they are receiving it in the first place, I am able to walk them through it and know what to do next and where to get the answers to their question about the bill. Often times the thing that needs to be done is simply ask the provider to resubmit the claim and the issue is often found that there was a mistake made in the coding or some other detail like that and once it's been sent again to the carrier, the mistake is found and the bill is corrected and the client never hears from them again. Having many years of experience with Medicare helps me to navigate those complex issues quite easily.
Can I change my Supplemental/Medigap plan at any time?
Answer: The answer is “Yes, you can.” HOWEVER, there are qualifications that must be met before the change can go into effect. In order to change any time during the year you must answer underwriting questions about your health history and have no disqualifying conditions. If this condition is met the policy will go into effect.
How can I make sure I'm not overpaying for my Medicare plan, and are there any tools or resources you recommend?
Answer: First you can compare several different carriers that offer the same plan. The plans are regulated by Medicare to contain the same exact benefits as long as the plan letter matches. (I.e. Plan G, N, …). The best tool or resource to use is a licensed insurance broker as we would be able to provide quotes from several carriers. We are contracted with several carrier to be able to offer their plans.
What benefits are there to working with a Medicare Agent near me vs remote/virtual?
Answer: People have always told me the reason they like to work with someone local or nearby is that they can see sit down with someone face to face and build a relationship with their agent. It’s good to be able to find solutions and do business with someone who can be with you whenever needed. Another great thing about it is when there are times that paperwork of documents are needed there is a much quicker turnaround rather than having to wait on the mail or find digital solutions that not all seniors have access to.