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Medicare, Compared the Way It Should Be.

Advantage, Supplement/Medigap and Part D — matched to your doctors, your medications, and your budget. Free guidance, zero pressure.

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Medicare Made Clear

Advantage, Supplement & Part D — Compared for You

Your doctors and medications drive the recommendation — never a sales quota.

Advantage vs Supplement — the Real Difference

Medicare Advantage (Part C) bundles hospital, medical and usually drugs into one plan, often at a $0 premium, with network rules. A Supplement (Medigap) pairs with Original Medicare to cover its gaps, with broad doctor access and a higher monthly premium. Neither is 'better' — the right answer depends on your doctors, medications and how you use care.

2026 in Florida, by the Numbers

5.19M Floridians on Medicare · 611 MA plans available in 2026 (up from 592) · average MA premium $2.11 (down from $4.09) · $0-premium MA and Part D options exist in most counties. Source: CMS state fact sheets, Sept 26, 2025.

When You Can Enroll or Switch

Turning 65 opens your 7-month Initial Enrollment Period. Medicare Open Enrollment runs Oct 15 – Dec 7 each year; MA Open Enrollment runs Jan 1 – Mar 31. Certain life changes open Special Enrollment Periods.

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The alphabet, finally explained

The Four Parts of Medicare

Part A — Hospital

Inpatient stays, skilled nursing, hospice. $0 premium for most people (prepaid through payroll taxes).

Part B — Medical

Doctors, outpatient care, equipment. Standard premium $202.90/mo in 2026; higher earners pay more (IRMAA).

Part C — Medicare Advantage

Private all-in-one plans bundling A + B, usually drugs and extras — often $0 premium, with networks.

Part D — Prescriptions

Drug coverage, standalone or built into Advantage. 2026 out-of-pocket drug cap: $2,100/yr. Skipping it can mean lifelong penalties.

The big decision

Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement — Side by Side

What matters to you
Medicare Advantage
Supplement (Medigap)
Monthly premium
Often $0 – low
Higher, predictable
Doctor access
Plan network, rules vary
Any Medicare doctor in the U.S.
Out-of-pocket costs
Pay-as-you-go, capped ($9,250 in-network 2026)
Very predictable, most gaps covered
Drug coverage
Usually built in
Separate Part D plan
Extras (dental, vision, OTC)
Often included
Not included — add standalone plans
Referrals & prior authorization
Common
Not required by the plan

Neither is "better" — your doctors, medications, travel and budget decide. We run this comparison against every carrier we represent, free: 561-339-0727.

Your Medicare calendar

The Windows That Matter

See the full 2026–27 enrollment calendar →

1
Initial Enrollment (IEP)
7 months around turning 65

3 months before your birthday month, the month itself, 3 after. Enroll on time to avoid lifelong penalties.

2
Annual Enrollment (AEP)
Oct 15 – Dec 7

Anyone on Medicare can join, drop or switch Advantage & Part D plans for Jan 1. Your annual review window.

3
MA Open Enrollment (OEP)
Jan 1 – Mar 31

Already on Advantage? One switch to another MA plan or back to Original Medicare.

4
Special Enrollment (SEP)
Year-round triggers

Moving, losing coverage, your plan leaving your area and more open special windows any time of year.

Illustrative example

Independent vs Captive — the Difference in Practice

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Illustrative example

Dora · turning 65 in March, Orlando

Three prescriptions, a cardiologist she wants to keep, and a 7-month enrollment window she doesn't want to get wrong.

Captive agent
  • That carrier's Advantage plan — even if her cardiologist is out of network
  • Supplement + Part D never discussed
Independent — NovaVida
  • Cardiologist checked against every plan's network
  • All three drugs run through every formulary; Advantage vs Supplement explained honestly

Hypothetical example, not a real client or a guaranteed result. See all three scenarios →

Quick answers

Frequently Asked

Is Medicare Advantage really $0?

Many MA plans have a $0 monthly premium — you still pay your Part B premium, and costs come as copays when you use care. We compare total expected cost, not just premium.

Can I keep my doctors on an Advantage plan?

Only if they're in the plan's network. We verify your doctors and hospitals against each plan before you enroll.

What about my prescriptions?

Part D formularies differ widely. We run your exact medication list through each plan's formulary — this is often where the biggest savings hide.

A representative sample

Medicare Carriers We Shop

Humana
Aetna
Wellcare
Devoted Health
Unitedhealthcare
Cigna
Mutual Of Omaha
Aarp New York Life
Alignment Health Plan
Scan Health Plan

Carrier availability varies by state and eligibility — we confirm what you can actually get at quote.

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Michael Furman, COO of NovaVida Group
“The right Medicare answer is never the plan with the biggest TV budget. It's the plan that has your doctors, covers your medications, and fits how you actually use care.”
— Michael Furman, COO, NovaVida Group · 24 years in insurance · MDRT Top of the Table

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