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Medicare Agents in California

Turning 65 in California, moving, or reviewing your plan before the Annual Enrollment Period? These independent, California-licensed Medicare agents compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D plans across carriers, check your doctors and prescriptions, and enroll you at no cost. Their pay comes from the carrier, and your premium is identical either way.

7,129 licensed agents serving California, page 20

Agents below are licensed in California or based there. Profiles marked "unclaimed" come from public licensing records and have not been reviewed by the agent, so confirm any agent's California license on NIPR before you buy. Contact one directly, or let us match you.

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Carriers appointed locally by coverage type

Counted from public licensing records for agents listed in California. A carrier appointment means the agent may sell that carrier's plans; it is not a recommendation.

Coverage typeCarriersAppointed agents
Medicare Supplement (Medigap)415825
Medicare Advantage334566
Medicare Part D93598

What to know about Medicare in California

California runs its own marketplace, Covered California, which may offer state-funded financial help in addition to federal premium tax credits. Medi-Cal, the state Medicaid program, has been expanded to cover many low-income adults, and California requires residents to have health coverage or pay a state tax penalty. California also has a Medigap birthday rule that lets Medigap enrollees switch to a plan with equal or lesser benefits during an annual window around their birthday without medical underwriting.

Medicare is federal, so enrollment windows are the same in every state: the Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, and Medicare Advantage members can make one change between January 1 and March 31. What differs in California is the plan lineup by county, Medigap rules, and which carriers an agent is appointed with. A local agent knows all three.

Medicare Agents in California: common questions

Does it cost anything to work with a Medicare agent in California?

No. Licensed Medicare agents are paid by the insurance carriers when you enroll in a plan, and the premium is the same whether you use an agent or enroll on your own. You never pay the agent a fee.

What is the difference between a Medicare agent and a Medicare broker?

A captive agent represents one carrier. An independent agent or broker is appointed with several carriers and can compare plans across them. Most agents on MeetBrokers are independent. Ask any agent which carriers they represent.

When can I change my Medicare plan in California?

The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7 every year. Medicare Advantage members also get January 1 through March 31 to make one change. Your first chance is the 7-month Initial Enrollment Period around your 65th birthday, and certain life events open a Special Enrollment Period.

How do I check that an agent is licensed?

Ask for their National Producer Number (NPN) and look it up on the NIPR website or your state Department of Insurance site. Agents on MeetBrokers list their NPN on their profile, and verified profiles have had the license confirmed by our team.

Will I be pressured or get spam calls?

You choose exactly which agent may contact you, and only that agent receives your request. We never sell or share your information with other companies.

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