Mark Lyne, Medicare Insurance Broker

What are the reasons why I should work with a Medicare agent?

Answer: Great question! After over 20 years helping folks in Austin, I think one of the biggest reasons why most people choose to work with an agent or broker who specializes in Medicare is that Medicare can be confusing, and they want to get it right while having their questions answered.

The next reason which surprises a LOT of people is that it doesn't cost anything extra. The price you pay for a Medicare plan is the same whether you enroll by yourself or with an expert agent. Think about that for a second, you can either navigate the whole system alone, or you can get professional guidance for the exact same price. In fact, our motto here at Simple Retirement Benefits is "You're never alone as long as you're with us!"

Another benefit is that most (not all) agents and brokers provide is service and support as long as you are their client. With us, this is also for free and we're here all year long, not just when you're signing up.

Finally, we do the homework for you. Medicare rules and plans change every single year. Part of our support is to stay on top of it, so during your annual review, we can let you know what's new and make sure you're still in the plans that are appropriate for your situation taking into consideration your doctors and current medications (which can also change from one year to the next).

So, when you're deciding about whether or not to work with a Medicare agent, just ask yourself, "Would I prefer to go it alone or would it be better to have an expert in my corner for free?"