MEDICARE OPTIONS FOR YOU
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Getting Ready for Medicare 2026:​
​​Medicare Advantage Plans
 

​MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS ​

KEY Points 
  • Plans must cover ALL of Medicare eligible benefits and expenses.
  • Regulated by CMS to ensure compliance. Awarded Star Ratings
  • Covers Medicare Part A – Hospitalization & Skilled Nursing
  • Covers Medicare Part B – Outpatient: Primary Care & Specialists, Outpatient labs, diagnostic, surgery, physical & mental health therapies, ambulance, emergency room & urgent care, Part B medications, etc.
  • Most Plans include Medicare Part D – Prescription coverage
  • Most plans include “Extras“: Dental, Vision, Hearing, fitness, Over the counter items, transportation. 
  • Plans contract with a ‘network’ of doctors, providers and hospitals 
  • Medical expenses are capped by a Maximum Out of Pocket (MOOP)  
  • Low or Zero Premium; you must continue to pay your Part B premium.
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Medicare Advantage Plans do a lot more than Original Medicare. The insurance companies are paid by CMS to provide more client care and interaction, more benefits – all designed for better health and well being.  Therefore they are more complex and have more moving parts.
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It’s the difference between looking under the hood of an old VW bug and a modern computer enhanced engine.

How to Discover the most effective plan for YOU!

  • Do you want lower medical expenses?
  • Or can you fund higher copays if something happens?
  • Are all of your prescriptions covered?
  • Are your doctors in the plans’ network?
  • Do you spend time in another state or traveling in USA? 
  • How much dental, vision or hearing benefits do you need? 
  • What about Part B premium Giveback? This puts money back in your pocket. 
  • Have your needs changed from last year? 
  • If new to Medicare, how does this plan compare with my prior group or Marketplace plan?
Let’s get started!  -  Please complete our “What’s Most Important“ and together we’ll Discover your Options.
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My Most Important Medicare Benefits
More information:

https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/health-plans/your-health-plan-options

https://www.aarp.org/medicare/original-medicare-vs-advantage/
Our agents appreciate the opportunity to serve you,

Dave Trout
David Hanson
Idelle Davids
Trout Insurance Services
Visit: 29 N Main St
Weaverville, NC 28787
     
Mail: PO Box 1414     
Weaverville, NC 28787
     
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Trout Insurance is a full line insurance agency based in WNC. We serve clients in North and South Carolina as well as national companies. Trout Insurance offers life, health, disability, Medicare supplement, Medicare Health Plans, Medicare Prescription Plans, Long term care insurance, Home and Auto insurance for individuals. For businesses we offer group health & benefits, commercial liability, property & worker's compensation as well as plans for business owners. 

Dave Trout, David Hanson and Idelle Davids are independent insurance agents with Trout Insurance. 

​We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent at least 8 organizations which offer at least 57 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
  • Home
  • Enroll
    • Medicare Advantage Plans 2026
    • Medicare Updates 2026
    • Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
    • Enroll Checklist
    • New To Medicare >
      • Enrolling in Medicare
  • Renew
    • Medicare Supplement Rate Increases >
      • Medicare Supplement: Plan "N"
    • Medicare - What Is Most Important To You
    • Medicare Part D Prescription Rx Plans
  • Discover
    • Benefits
    • Fifty Plus
    • 2026 Medicare Enrollment Event
    • December 8th and Beyond
    • Hopscotch Health
    • Medicare FAQ's
    • Medicare Fact Finder
    • Blog
  • Plans
    • 2026 Prescription Drug Plans
    • 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans (With Prescription Drug Coverage)
    • 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans (Medical Only)
    • 2026 Medicare Advantage Chronic Special Needs Plans
    • 2026 Medicare Advantage Dual Special Needs Plans
    • Prescription Drug Payment Plan
    • Alignment >
      • Alignment C-SNP
    • Medicare Supplement Premium Increase?
    • Medicare Advantage Plans 2026
  • Contact
    • Our Agents
    • Scope of Appointment
    • Permission To Contact