piecing together
The Medicare Puzzle
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he first thing you do when you put together a puzzle is spread out all the pieces. It seems overwhelming at first, but once you have a strategy, it’s not so scary.
Maybe you look for the corners and side pieces, or match together the ones that are all the same color. One thing is certain however, when you’ve found the right piece, it just fits.
When it comes to Medicare, piecing together the full picture requires a comprehensive strategy. Misleading television commercials, ads, and mailings introduce doubts and fears that you may be missing a piece, and creating worry that it might never fit together.
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“I would love to see this less complicated. There should not be this level of complication. It’s a puzzle. I do the navigating through the many pieces of Medicare. Every plan has its own sweet spots,” said Maureen Hallaran, an independent Medicare Broker at Mosaic WSG, Ltd. “It bothers me that our local Senior/Medicare consumers are not getting clear information, that they are worrying about their healthcare choice and if they have made the right decision. Healthcare plans are consumer specific, and plans vary greatly by State and County. I enjoy working with my clients, I live in the area and know the local pharmacies, doctors, and hospitals. I take great pride and get satisfaction in helping my neighbors get all the benefits that they are entitled to.” saratogaTODAYnewspaper.com
