You can apply online to enroll in Medicare Parts A & B here. Additionally, you can call the general Social Security local phone number at (858) 212-1400.

Medicare Supplement Insurance, also called MediGap, is a secondary form of insurance that people on Medicare will purchase to fill the coverage gaps present in Medicare. Medicare only covers a portion of healthcare expenses, and without a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan, you will likely be left with hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses when you need healthcare.

No. Medicare Supplement Prices are fixed by law. The insurance company charges the exact same price, regardless of how you purchase or sign up for a policy.

Yes. After you are approved for your new Medicare Supplement Policy, it generally takes about 1-2 weeks to receive your new policy ID cards in the mail.

When you sign up for your Medicare Supplement Policy through an independent broker, like me, you will obtain far better customer service than you will receive anywhere else. This is because the over-whelming majority of the policies we service are Medicare Supplemental Insurance. We strive very hard to know all of the latest changes and updates that our clients should be aware of. We are also always available for immediate customer support should you ever experience any problems or have any questions regarding your policy.

No. Since we are an independent broker, that means we work on your behalf, not the insurance companies. We represent most Medicare Supplement Companies and are not biased toward any specific one. Our goal is to search through all plans, and all companies in order to find you the best Medicare Supplement Plan for the best price available.

It depends on your specific situation, but we recommend applying for a new policy approximately 2-3 months before you would like coverage to start. You first have to complete an application for a new Medicare Supplement Policy, then it has to be submitted to the insurance company to go through underwriting. Depending on the time of year, this process usually takes a couple of weeks.

A Guarantee Issue Period is a specific right to purchase Medicare Supplement Insurance without answering any health questions, and being "guaranteed coverage". To name a few instances, you might be entitled to a guarantee issue period; e.g., if you are retiring and losing group health insurance, your previous health insurance plan is being terminated, you move out of state or out of your plans service area, etc. These are only a few reasons you might qualify for "Guarantee Issue" such as your first enrollment in Medicare Part B or it is the month of your birthday.