Medicare · Licensed in Florida, Georgia & Texas
Medicare plans, explained in plain language.
I’m a licensed, independent Medicare agent serving all of Florida, Georgia and Texas. I compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Part D plans from several insurance companies and help you understand which options fit your doctors, prescriptions and budget. I also help you sign up for Parts A and B and check whether you qualify for Medicaid. My help is free.
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5.0 from 56 Google reviewsUpdated for 2026 · Reviewed September 2026
Ankur Mehta is a licensed, independent insurance agent. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.
The basics
The four parts of Medicare.
Part AHospital insurance
Inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care after a qualifying hospital stay, hospice and some home health care.
Part BMedical insurance
Doctor visits, outpatient care, lab work, preventive services and medical equipment.
Part CMedicare Advantage
Private plans that bundle Parts A and B, and usually D, into one plan with its own network and costs.
Part DPrescription drugs
Drug coverage from private plans. Each plan has its own list of covered drugs and pharmacy network.
Your plan options
The Medicare plans I help you compare.
After Parts A and B, you choose how the rest of your coverage works. These are the main options.
Medicare AdvantagePart C
All-in-one plans from private insurance companies that replace Original Medicare. Most use an HMO or PPO network, have copays, and cap your yearly out-of-pocket costs for covered services. Many include drug coverage plus dental, vision and hearing benefits.
Medicare SupplementMedigap
Policies that work alongside Original Medicare to pay some or all of your deductibles, copays and coinsurance. You can see any doctor or hospital in the U.S. that accepts Medicare. Plans are standardized by letter, such as Plan G and Plan N, so the benefits of each letter are the same from company to company; the price is what differs.
Part D drug plansPrescription coverage
Stand-alone drug plans that pair with Original Medicare and a Supplement. Each plan has its own drug list, tiers and pharmacy network. In 2026, your out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs are capped at $2,100 for the year, rising to $2,400 in 2027.
Special Needs PlansSNPs
Medicare Advantage plans built for specific groups: Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) for people with both Medicare and Medicaid, Chronic Condition plans (C-SNPs) for conditions such as diabetes or heart failure, and Institutional plans (I-SNPs) for people living in a nursing home. I check whether you qualify.
Not sure which option fits you?I’ll compare them side by side for your doctors, prescriptions and budget.
Schedule My Free Medicare ReviewFree help getting started
More than plan comparisons.
These services are free, whether or not you enroll in a plan through me.
Parts A and B enrollmentSigning up for Original Medicare
I help you apply for Medicare Parts A and B, pick the right start date and complete the forms you need if you’re leaving employer coverage.
Medicaid eligibility reviewHelp with costs
I check whether you may qualify for Medicaid, a Medicare Savings Program that helps pay your Part B premium, or Extra Help with prescription costs.
Plan review every yearAnnual check-in
Each fall I compare your current plan with next year’s options and make sure it still fits your doctors, prescriptions and budget.
Compare
Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement?
One of the most important Medicare decisions is choosing how you receive your Medicare coverage. Here’s how the two paths differ.
| Medicare Advantage (Part C) | Original Medicare + Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | An all-in-one plan from a private insurance company that replaces Original Medicare. | Original Medicare pays first, and a Medigap policy helps pay what’s left. |
| Doctors | Usually a network (HMO or PPO). Check that your doctors are included. | Any doctor or hospital in the U.S. that accepts Medicare. |
| Monthly premium | Often low or $0, on top of your Part B premium. | You pay a premium for the Supplement, plus Part B. |
| Costs when you get care | Copays and coinsurance, up to a yearly out-of-pocket maximum. | Most costs are covered, depending on the plan letter you choose. |
| Prescriptions | Most plans include Part D drug coverage. | Add a separate Part D plan. |
| Extras | Many plans include dental, vision and hearing benefits. | Generally not included. |
| Travel | Coverage outside your area may be limited to emergencies. | Works anywhere in the U.S. that accepts Medicare. |
Plan benefits, premiums and networks vary by plan and by county. I’ll show you the actual plans available where you live.
Medicare enrollment
When you can enroll or change plans.
Missing an enrollment window can mean waiting months for coverage or paying a late penalty that lasts for life.
| Enrollment period | When | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Enrollment Period | 7 months: the 3 months before the month you turn 65, your birthday month, and the 3 months after | Sign up for Parts A and B, and choose a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan. |
| Annual Enrollment Period | October 15 – December 7 | Switch, join or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan. Changes start January 1. |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment | January 1 – March 31 | If you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan, switch to another one or return to Original Medicare, once. |
| General Enrollment Period | January 1 – March 31 | Sign up for Parts A and B if you missed your Initial Enrollment Period. Coverage starts the next month, and late penalties may apply. |
| Medigap Open Enrollment | 6 months, starting the month you’re 65 or older and enrolled in Part B | Buy any Medicare Supplement policy sold in your state without answering health questions. |
| Special Enrollment Periods | After certain life events | Retiring from employer coverage, moving and some other changes let you enroll or switch outside the usual windows. |
Getting ready for Annual Enrollment? Read my 7-step Annual Enrollment checklist.
Turning 65 or retiring soon?I’ll map out your enrollment timeline so your coverage starts on time.
Schedule My Free Medicare ReviewUpdated for 2026
2026 Medicare costs at a glance.
These are the standard amounts set by Medicare for 2026. Higher-income beneficiaries pay more for Part B and Part D (IRMAA). I’ll update this table when Medicare announces 2027 amounts, usually in the fall.
| Cost | 2026 amount |
|---|---|
| Part B standard monthly premium | $202.90 |
| Part B yearly deductible | $283 |
| Part A hospital deductible | $1,736 per benefit period |
| Part A hospital coinsurance | $434 a day for days 61–90; $868 a day for lifetime reserve days |
| Skilled nursing facility coinsurance | $217 a day for days 21–100 |
| Part A premium | $0 for most people who worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap | $2,100 for covered drugs ($2,400 in 2027) |
Sources: CMS 2026 Medicare Parts A & B premiums and deductibles and Medicare.gov 2026 Medicare costs.
Avoid costly mistakes
What I check before you enroll.
Late penalties
Signing up for Part B or Part D late, without other creditable coverage, can mean a penalty that lasts for as long as you have that coverage.
Your doctors
I confirm your doctors and hospitals are in the plan’s network before you choose a Medicare Advantage plan.
Your prescriptions
I run your exact medications and pharmacy through each plan, so you see what you’ll really pay.
Yearly changes
Plans change every year. Each fall I review your Annual Notice of Change with you and compare it to what’s new.
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Questions
Common Medicare questions.
Does it cost anything to work with you?
No. My help is free. I’m paid by the insurance companies, and your premium is the same whether you enroll with me or on your own.
Can I keep my doctors?
With a Medicare Supplement plan, you can see any doctor who accepts Medicare. With Medicare Advantage, most plans use a network, so I check your doctors against each plan before you choose.
When can I change my Medicare plan?
Most people switch during Annual Enrollment, October 15 to December 7. If you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can also make one change from January 1 to March 31. Some life events, like moving or losing other coverage, open a Special Enrollment Period.
Do I need a Part D plan if I don’t take any medications?
Often, yes. If you go without Part D or other creditable drug coverage when you’re first eligible, you may pay a late enrollment penalty for as long as you have Part D.
When is the best time to buy a Medicare Supplement plan?
Your Medigap Open Enrollment Period lasts six months and starts the month you’re 65 or older and enrolled in Part B. During that window, insurance companies can’t turn you down or charge you more because of your health.
What is the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement?
Medicare Advantage plans replace Original Medicare with an all-in-one plan from a private insurance company, usually with a provider network, copays and a yearly out-of-pocket limit, and often drug, dental and vision coverage. A Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policy works alongside Original Medicare to help pay deductibles and coinsurance, lets you see any provider nationwide who accepts Medicare, and is usually paired with a separate Part D drug plan.
Can you help me sign up for Medicare Parts A and B?
Yes, at no cost. I’ll walk you through applying for Parts A and B, including the timing and forms if you’re leaving employer coverage, so your coverage starts on time.
Could I qualify for Medicaid or extra help with costs?
Possibly. I review your situation for Medicaid, Medicare Savings Programs and Extra Help with drug costs. If you qualify, it can lower your premiums and out-of-pocket costs and open up more plan choices.
Do you only work with people in Florida?
No. I’m licensed in Florida, Georgia and Texas, and I help clients throughout all three states.
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