Jennifer Dixon, Medicare Insurance Agent
About Me
Hello! I'm Jennifer, your trusted Medicare agent in the area. My specialty is Medicare, and I'm passionate about helping you select the ideal plan that caters to your individual needs and budget. I'll efficiently sort through plans from reputable national and local companies, saving you time and effort. Best of all, my services are provided at no cost to you. Contact me to discuss your Medicare choices and don't forget to mention that you found me on Medicare Agents Hub!
Q&A with Jennifer Dixon
What are the reasons why I should work with a Medicare agent?
Answer: Working with an agent gives you someone local that knows your area and the doctors, and which plans they are in network with. Also, an agent gives you someone to call with your questions or any problems you may encounter.
Are Medicare Advantage plans really "free," or is that just clever marketing?
Answer: We agents never use the word "free" when working with clients that is very misleading. All plans do have a cost involved and should be reviewed with each client that an agent works with to make sure they understand.
My friend gets SilverSneakers with her plan and I don't-how are we both paying for Medicare and getting such different stuff?
Answer: Each carrier is in titled to offer different extras in their plans. Your friend is probably on a different plan than you are. You can always call your carrier to see if you may have a fitness benefit.
What is the biggest mistake seniors make when enrolling in Medicare?
Answer: One of the biggest mistakes is not connecting with someone that can help answer their questions. Such as what coverage do I need are my doctors in network are all my medications covered.
I'm worried about the 'donut hole' in my Part D plan. How do I manage my medication costs once I enter it?
Answer: There is no longer a donut hole. Once you have paid $2000. your medicine will cost zero. You can always make sure you are on the right plan by going to Medicare.gov and type in your medication.
If I start dialysis, how does that change my Medicare eligibility or coverage?
Answer: It does not affect your Medicare Coverage. Most dialysis places have a case manager that will help you get extra benefits to cover the cost of dialysis.
I keep hearing about Medicare Part D changes for 2025. Will these actually lower what I pay for my prescriptions?
Answer: They have gotten rid of the donut hole. To answer that question you need to speak with an agent so he/she can go over all the medications that you take.
Tell me about a time you had to fight through the appeals process to secure coverage for a client—what was on the line and how did it resolve?
Answer: At this time in my career, I have not had to fight through the appeals process to secure coverage.
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