California Medicare Help
Are you having trouble navigating the Medicare enrollment process? Knowing how difficult it can be to understand, we’re here to help you with our ultimate guide to Medicare so you can make the best decisions for your health and financial situation.
Enroll in Medicare… the Easy Way
Click on Get a Quote above and receive:
1. Medicare quotes for every major Medicare Insurance Plan in your zip code
2. Medicare Advantage and Supplement plan outlines
3. Your net prescription drug costs
4. Plus search for all plans your physicians accept
5. Self-enroll or text 1-707-478-0210 for fast help
Medicare Facts
What Do You Need to Know?
Introduced in 1965, Medicare is a federal social insurance program that provides older and disabled people with health insurance. You don’t need to have a lower income in order to qualify.
Medicare is split into parts A, B, C, and D.
Medicare Part A is hospital insurance and covers in-patient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care.
Medicare Part B is medical insurance and covers some doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive care.
Medicare Part C is Medicare Advantage.
Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage and covers prescription drugs as well as many recommended vaccines.
905.1bn USD
Total Medicare spending in 2022
6.41m
Medicare beneficiaries in California in 2020
2.96m
Number of Medicare Advantage enrollment in California in 2020
93.2m
Projected Medicare enrollment by 2060
Medicare Guidance by Topic
According to Your Needs
Medicare Eligibility
Age 65 is when most people are eligible for Medicare. Other criteria, however, enable you to be eligible to receive Medicare benefits.
Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Advantage plans provide coverage that’s identical to original Medicare but with additional benefits.
Medicare Supplement Plans
Medicare supplement plans (or Medigap) can help you reduce out-of-pocket costs. Medicare supplement plans F, G, and N are the most popular.
Medicare Advantage Plans for Veterans
If you’re a veteran, you may want to combine Medicare Advantage with TRICARE and VA health coverage.
Medicare Advantage PPO Plans
Private insurance companies offer Medicare Advantage PPO plans that include a doctor network, hospitals, and other health care providers.
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans
If you’re disabled and/or have unique needs, you may want to choose a Medicare Advantage Special Needs plan.
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What Our Clients Say
In the unfathomably complicated world of health insurance Gary is savvy and makes good on his promises. He goes above and beyond his job in caring for his clients. If he were a doctor he’d have the best bedside manner in the business.
-Lauren Matthews
I’m writing to thank you for your help in navigating the complexities of MediCare supplemental insurance. From your presentation of the SCAN Health Plan to your assistance in arranging my upcoming cataract surgery and organizing my appeal of Plan D penalties, you have been understanding, accessible and supportive.
You have helped make what could have been an overwhelming encounter with MediCare bureaucracy into a manageable process. I appreciate and value your commitment to personal contact and support of your clients.
Larry Coulter
It pleases us to recommend Gary Smith to you. We have known Gary for about 7 years. We chose him for our Health Insurance agent. We know him to be hard working, intelligent and trustworthy.
-David and Shari Bunce
Gary Smith provides fast responses with thorough answers. Gary clearly wants to help and he succeeds.
-Vidya Frazier
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Frequently Asked Questions
* What is Medicare?
Medicare is a federal social insurance program.
* Do I need to be below the poverty line to qualify?
No, you don’t need to have a lower income level.
* What do the different parts of Medicare do?
Medicare Part A is for hospital insurance. Medicare Part B is for medical insurance. Medicare Part C is Medicare Advantage. Medicare Part D is for prescription drug coverage and vaccine coverage.