Leslie Hurd, Medicare Insurance Broker
Leslie Hurd
VantagePointe Benefits
Medicare Broker Licensed in MI
17+ Years of Experience
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Marshall, MI
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About Me
With 26 years of experience in Medicare and employee benefits, I help individuals, seniors, and businesses navigate complex insurance decisions with clarity and confidence. My career has been built on personalized service, long-term client relationships, and a commitment to finding practical solutions that fit each client’s healthcare and financial needs. I specialize in Medicare planning, employee benefits strategies, and guiding clients through an ever-changing insurance landscape with professionalism, integrity, and trusted expertise. I love helping people!
Q&A with Leslie Hurd
Can I meet with a Medicare advisor on behalf of my mom and dad?
Answer: If your parents can make their own decisions: They can meet with the agent themselves, and you can join them to ask questions and help compare plans. They generally need to authorize any plan changes.
If you want to handle changes on their behalf: The insurance company or Medicare plan may require your parent’s permission or an authorized-representative form.
If your parent cannot make decisions for themselves: A valid Power of Attorney or other legally recognized authority may be needed, depending on the circumstances and the document’s terms.
For Medicare plan changes: Your parents can usually complete and sign their own enrollment paperwork, even if you are helping them. The agent can explain what permission is needed if you will be handling the paperwork.
I signed up for part A. I'm still on my husband's insurance so I didn't sign up for part B. is there a form I need to fill out stating I'm still on my husbands insurance?
Answer: On you are ready to enroll
In Part B your husbands employer will submit a form (CMS-L564) and you will submit a form (CMS-40B) to enroll. You do not need to do anything at this time.
I have a SCAN Medicare Advantage plan and turn 66 in November. Can I switch back to Original Medicare during this enrollment period?
Answer: Yes — if you mean the Medicare Open Enrollment Period that runs October 15–December 7, you can switch from your SCAN Medicare Advantage plan back to Original Medicare (Parts A and B). The change would generally take effect January 1, 2027. Medicare specifically lists switching from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare as an option during this period.
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I see doctors through Novant Health. Will I have to change doctors if I switch Medicare Advantage plans?
Answer: We will be happy to review providers in your area and match them to Medicare Advantage plans in your area. Please give us your ZIP code and all of your providers so we can get to work!
I have an Aetna Medicare Advantage plan in Illinois. How can I check if my hospital will still be in network next year?
Answer: We are happy to help if you want to share your provider's information or you can go to the website and check.
What are the reasons why I should work with a Medicare agent?
Answer: Consumers should work with Medicare agents to understand the benefits, have a personalized experience, and have questions answered for them specifically by a knowledgeable expert. It is imperative that you understand the networks, prescription drug formulary and copays associated with. Happy to help guide you