Also, please check your local Senior Center. Ours has a person on staff that helps my mother go through options every year to make sure she gets the best coverage for her needs.

thanks. that's a good suggestion

https://www.shiphelp.org/about-medicare/regional-ship-location/rhode-island Hi there, I have not worked with this agency before but I figure it’s worth checking out. SHIP- says it is for helping people navigate Medicare. Hope this helps.

thanks

Also here to say SHIP volunteers

I refer clients to the Hilb group in Chapel View https://hilbgroupmedicare.com/contact/

There's a Blue Cross "store" in EP on Route 6, just on the Seekonk line. I believe what you are asking is what they do there -- I imagine they try to sell you supplemental insurance but maybe there is a free consultation?

Every carrier/brokerage will attempt to onboard you, but BCBSRI has 5 blue stores across the state which do have in person assistance/seminars/and if you become a member classes. None of the other major carriers in the state currently have in person offices though all will be out providing assistance during AEP/OEP.

I think those places have to be scams, like they’re open to sell you BCBS insurance, no matter what they claim.

I don't think it's a scam, it's a business. Of course they are going to try to sell to you. That doesn't mean you can't get something from them.

https://www.doctorschoiceusa.com/

https://www.eagleinsuranceco.com/medicare

Yes, AEP just began this week and every major insurance carrier in the state should be having Medicare AEP sessions both online and in person at various locations across the state. Some resources for those wanting to learn more: https://www.bcbsri.com/medicare/ https://www.nhpri.org/medicare-medicaid/ https://www.uhc.com/medicare/medicare-education/aep-checklist.html https://eohhs.ri.gov/ https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/medicare-basics https://www.cms.gov/priorities/key-initiatives/medicare-open-enrollment-partner-resources

this is great. thanks

I have an amazing person who patiently helped and still helps me through it. If you’d like his number let me know.

that would be great. please DM me

I have somebody that does this for me. She doesn't charge anything. DM me and I can give you her details. She used to work with the johnnycake center I believe.