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Ensuring You ’ re Prepared During These Uncertain Times
If you ’ re a senior who ’ s eligible for Medicare , enrollment during a global pandemic is not the ideal time to try to go it alone . Fortunately , the professionals at Medicare Specialists of Pittsburgh are ready to help you sign up for the first time , change an existing plan or answer any questions you may have about anything relating to Medicare at all .
“ Medicare has an annual enrollment from October 15 through December 7 ,” said John Wells President and Medicare specialist . “ So if you ’ re new or looking to switch plans for January 1 , we ’ re here for you . And while things are changing nearly every day , we ’ re up to the minute in our information so that all of those seniors who have concerns about signing up with another wave of COVID on the horizon , we ’ ll know all of the changes to every plan and walk you through it .”
“ Medicare is automatic for anyone who ’ s 65 or older or under 65 with a disability ,” she said . “ However , this has been an unprecedented year because a lot of people who are trying to work up until age 70 have lost their jobs . Companies are getting rid of high earners and older people whose benefits cost more . A lot of people who were furloughed in the spring are now being terminated . It ’ s actually kind or scary how many people we ’ ve seen lose their jobs and go onto Medicare .”
But John Wells also said that that cloud has a silver lining in that Medicare benefits better than any group health plan on the market .
“ Medicare is superior to most group health plans , he said . “ A lot of employers will put their eligible employees on Medicare because it ’ s cheaper and better coverage overall .”
With more than 10 years of experience helping people with their Medicare issues , Medicare Specialists of Pittsburgh is also far-reaching , operating in seven states total and helping snowbirds ensure they ’ re covered for anything wherever they land . As independent brokers , Medicare Specialists of Pittsburgh focuses on Medicare , Medicare Advantage Plans , and Part D plans . There ’ s no obligation , so if you simply want them to review your current needs to see if you ’ re getting the best price , give them a call .
For more information on Medicare Specialists of Pittsburgh , go to their website at medipgh . com . You can also call them directly at 412.343.0344 . They are located conveniently in the same building as the Social Security Administration at 650 Washington Road , Suite 200 , Pittsburgh , 15228 .
John Wells is a Mt . Lebanon resident and his son Brennan Wells , who graduated from Mt . Lebanon High School , will be joining the team as a licensed specialist .
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