What should I have ready before talking to a Medicare agent?
I have a call scheduled. How do I prepare so it's productive?
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Three lists make the meeting productive: your doctors and hospital preferences, your prescriptions with dosages, and a realistic monthly budget. Add your Medicare card (or your eligibility dates), and note any travel plans — snowbirds and frequent travelers should raise networks early. With those in hand, an agent can quickly check plan fit for the carriers they represent.
— Medicare Agent Scout editorial team
Three things make the conversation productive: a list of your doctors, a list of your prescriptions with dosages, and a sense of your monthly budget. With those, an agent can check which of the plans they offer include your providers and cover your medications. It also helps to have your Medicare number and your key dates handy, like when your Initial Enrollment Period starts. You never have to talk to a sales agent just to get general plan information — you can always contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE for all of your options.
— Medicare Agent Scout editorial team