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Medicare Guidance from Marianne Whalen
Understanding your Medicare options can feel overwhelming. Marianne Whalen provides personalized guidance to help you understand and evaluate the Medicare plans available to you.
Whether you are approaching Medicare eligibility, reviewing your current coverage, or exploring other options, Marianne can help you compare plans and make an informed decision based on your individual healthcare needs and preferences.
Meet Marianne Whalen
Marianne Whalen is an experienced Medicare Consultant with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals navigate Medicare. Before joining Eagle Insurance, Marianne spent more than three decades serving Medicare members at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI). Her extensive Medicare knowledge and familiarity with the local insurance market now allow her to help clients explore options from multiple Medicare insurance companies throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Marianne takes a personal, educational approach to Medicare. She focuses on understanding each client’s individual needs, explaining the available options clearly, and providing trusted guidance throughout the decision-making process.
How Marianne Can Help
Prepare for Medicare eligibility and understand when and how to enroll.
Review your existing Medicare coverage and determine whether it still fits your needs.
Compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and prescription drug plans, including costs, benefits, provider networks, and prescription coverage.
Not sure where to begin? Marianne can Help
Why Work With Eagle Insurance?
Independent
Because we're independent, we're not tied to one insurance company. That means we can look at options from a wide range of local and national companies to find solutions that align with your needs and budget.
We Make It Easy
We make it easy to move from quote to coverage with simple steps, straight answers, and fast follow-up—because insurance doesn’t need to be complicated.
Real People, Real Support
You'll work with a licensed agent who's easy to reach, here to explain your options and focused on helping you feel confident about your decisions.
Here When You Need Us
Our role doesn’t end once you enroll in a Medicare plan. As your healthcare needs, prescriptions, or plan options change, we’re here to answer questions, review your coverage, and help you understand the options available to you.
What Else We Can Help You With
You may have come to us for help with Medicare, but the Eagle Insurance team can also assist with a wide range of personal and commercial insurance needs. Whether you need help with your home, vehicles, rental properties, or business, we’re here when the need arises.
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Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement: Which is right for you?
Choosing between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans depends on your unique healthcare needs and preferences. Below is a summary to help you start thinking about which option might be right for you
Medicare Advantage (Part C)
All-in-One Coverage: Combines Part A, Part B, and often Part D (prescription drugs) in a single plan. Many plans also include extra benefits such as dental, vision, wellness, over the counter allowances and hearing benefits.
Cost-Effective: Often lower premiums, with some plans offering $0 premiums. Includes an annual out-of-pocket maximum for financial protection.
Convenient: One plan covers all your healthcare needs, plus extra benefits like wellness programs
Network-Based: Many plans now offer access to broader network options such as regional or even National.
Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
Supplemental Coverage: Works with Original Medicare to cover out-of-pocket costs like copayments and deductibles. Does not include drug coverage.
Flexibility: Allows you to see any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare, making it great for frequent travelers.
Higher Premiums: Typically higher monthly costs, with no annual out-of-pocket limit.
No Extra Benefits: Focuses solely on covering gaps in Original Medicare, without additional perks.
Is Medicare Advantage right for you?
Medicare Advantage offers comprehensive, cost-effective coverage with added benefits and an out-of-pocket cap, making it a strong choice for those who want an all-in-one solution. At Eagle Insurance, our team can help you understand your options, so you can choose a Medicare Advantage plan that fits your needs.