Medicare Shop and Compare Resources

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Understanding and shopping for Medicare coverage can be an overwhelming task. As your partner in health, we want you to know we’re here for you.

Since everyone’s needs are different, it’s important to understand and compare the options available so you can make an informed decision that’s best for your situation. Below are a few resources that may be helpful as you review —including how to contact an independent licensed agent who can help you understand and evaluate your options.

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    Need help navigating your Medicare options?

    A licensed Medicare broker is a professional that is independent of any specific health plan, is appointed to represent multiple health plans, and can review your specific needs and help you compare Medicare coverage options for this enrollment year.

    We can put you in touch with brokers that understand the Senior Care Advantage ONE program. These brokers can help you evaluate coverage options to find one that meets your needs. With your permission, we will give your contact information to a broker to contact you to discuss coverage options.

    Medicare 101

    Learn Medicare basics and important enrollment dates

    Brian Faraci
    The Financial Guys Insurance Agency
    716-633-1331
    info@thefinancialguys.com
    www.medicaremadeeasy.com

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    Health Plan Presentations

    Catch up on our health plan video content from the virtual event.

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    Aetna
    Dawn Bradley
    607-259-2800
    BradleyL2@Aetna.com
    AetnaMedicare.com

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    UnitedHealthcare
    Heidi Maher
    716-867-0540
    Heidi_maher@uhc.com
    www.aarpmedicareplans.com

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    BCBS of WNY (Highmark)
    John M Weatherby
    716-290-3908
    John.Weatherby@highmark.com

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    Univera Healthcare
    Michele Hrichan
    716-572-8315
    michele.hrichan@univerahealthcare.com

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    Independent Health
    Amanda Wharam
    716-635-4999
    amanda.wharam@independenthealth.com

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    Humana
    Andre Dowdie
    585-260-8412
    adowdie@humana.com

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    Heidi Maher

    UnitedHealthcare
    716-867-0450
    Heidi_maher@uhc.com
    http://www.aarpmedicareplans.com

    Michele Hrichan

    Univera Healthcare
    716-572-8315
    Michele.Hrichan
    @univerahealthcare.com

    Andre Dowdie

    Humana
    585-260-8412
    adowdie@humana.com

    Brian Faraci

    The Financial Guys Insurance Agency
    716-633-1331
    info@thefinancialguys.com
    www.medicaremadeeasy.com

    John M Weatherby

    BCBS of WNY (Highmark)
    716 290-3908
    John.Weatherby@highmark.com

    Amanda Wharam

    Independent Health Association
    716-635-4999
    amanda.wharam @independenthealth.com

    Dawn Bradley

    Aetna
    607-259-2800
    BradleyL2@aetna.com

    Independent, licensed insurance agents work with Medicare enrollees to explain Medicare Supplement Insurance and Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan options offered by organizations contracting with Medicare. Independent, licensed brokers may not offer every plan available in your area. Any information they provide will be limited to those plans that they offer in your area. For a complete listing of available Medicare plans, please contact 1-800-Medicare (TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or consult www.Medicare.gov. Other plans available in our network. Enrollment in any Medicare plan depends upon contract renewal.