Questions before you choose cover
Straight answers on what an independent agent costs, when to sign up for Medicare, how plans differ, health and life cover, bundling home and car, and what to do after an accident or damage to your home.
Medicare and costs
What it costs, enrollment dates and plan types
Does it cost anything to use an independent agent?
No. Oakmere is paid a commission by the insurance company you choose, so the review, the quote and the yearly check-in cost you nothing extra.
When can I sign up for Medicare?
Your Initial Enrollment Period runs for seven months: the three months before the month you turn 65, that month, and the three months after. Oakmere recommends starting the conversation about three months ahead.
Can I change my Medicare plan later?
Yes, during the Annual Enrollment Period, 15 October – 7 December, and in some other situations. Oakmere reviews your plan with you every autumn.
What is the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap?
Medicare Advantage replaces Original Medicare with a private plan, often with a network and extra benefits. A Medigap plan sits on top of Original Medicare and pays some of the costs it leaves. Oakmere explains which fits your doctors and budget.
If your question is about your own cover, it is quicker to ask Oakmere directly. Ask about your cover.
Health, life, home and car
Self-employed cover, life insurance and bundling
I am under 65 and self-employed. Can you help with health insurance?
Yes. Oakmere compares individual and family plans, including Marketplace plans, and checks whether you qualify for a premium tax credit.
How much life insurance do I need?
It depends on your debts, income and family. Oakmere does a free needs review and shows term and whole life options side by side.
Can I bundle home and car insurance?
Yes. Bundling with one insurer often lowers the price of both and puts everything on one renewal date.
Claims, appointments and your information
After an accident, what to bring and your privacy
What should I do after an accident or damage to my home?
Make sure everyone is safe, take photos, then call Oakmere on (000) 000-0000. An agent helps you open the claim and stays with you until it is settled.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Your current policies or Medicare card, a list of your doctors and prescriptions for Medicare and health plans, and any renewal letters.
How is my information handled?
The Privacy page sets it out in full: what the contact and subscribe forms collect, why each field is asked for, who else receives it, how long it is kept and how to have it removed. Nothing collects more than the forms show, and the cover reminders list holds one email address with nothing attached to it.
Talk it through with Oakmere
Tell Oakmere who and what you need to cover. The reply offers a time for a 20-minute call or a visit to the office.