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Medicare, explained by a real local person.

No call centers. No 47 phone calls from strangers. Just Chris — a licensed Idaho agent who'll sit down with you, look at your doctors and prescriptions, and help you make sense of your options.

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Dates worth knowing

  • Annual EnrollmentOct 15 – Dec 7
  • New coverage startsJanuary 1
  • MA Open EnrollmentJan 1 – Mar 31
  • Turning 65?Call 3 months early
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Got a letter saying your plan is changing or leaving Idaho?

Don't panic, and don't ignore it. Plans change every year, and when one leaves you still have choices — but the clock matters. Call and we'll go over your options together.

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Medicare in about 60 seconds

It's an alphabet soup. Here's the short version — the long version is what the phone call is for.

A

Hospital

Inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing, hospice. Most people don't pay a premium for it.

B

Medical

Doctor visits, outpatient care, labs, preventive services. Has a monthly premium.

C

Medicare Advantage

Private plans that bundle A and B, often with drug coverage and extras like dental or vision.

D

Drugs

Prescription coverage. Formularies change every year — so your plan can change even if you don't.

Why review your plan every fall?

Because "it was fine last year" isn't a plan. Every year, plans can quietly change the things that matter most to you.


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How it works

Simple. No pressure. No cost to you for my help.

Call or text

Reach me at (208) 806-8887. Tell me a little about what's going on.

We sit down

In person, by phone, or by video — whatever's easiest. Bring your doctor list and medications.

You decide

I'll lay out the options I can offer in plain English. You choose — or keep what you have.

Chris Ingram, That Medicare Man, licensed Medicare agent in Boise, Idaho

Hi, I'm Chris — That Medicare Man.

I've been helping people with insurance and benefits since 2012, right here in the Treasure Valley. I'm not a call center and I don't disappear after you sign — I'm the guy you call when you have a question in March.

I'm a licensed independent agent, which means I work with more than one insurance company, not just one.

Licensed in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, California, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas.

Common questions

Does it cost anything to work with you?

No. My help costs you nothing. Agents are paid by the insurance companies, and your premium is the same whether you enroll through me or on your own.

What should I have ready when I call?

Your red-white-and-blue Medicare card (or your Medicare number), a list of your doctors, and a list of your prescriptions with doses. That's it.

I'm turning 65 soon. When should I reach out?

About three months before your 65th birthday is ideal. There are timing rules, and getting ahead of them avoids headaches (and possible penalties).

I'm still working past 65. Do I need Medicare?

It depends on your employer coverage and company size. This is one of the most common — and most confusing — questions. Give me a call and we'll sort it out.

My plan is leaving or changing. What do I do?

Read the notice your plan mailed you, then call me. When a plan leaves your area you typically have options and a window to choose new coverage — let's not let it sneak up on you.

Own a business or run HR?

I also help employers with Group Medical Savings Account plans for their Medicare-eligible employees through MyGroupMSA.

Visit MyGroupMSA →

Let's make Medicare make sense.

One call. Real answers. No pressure.

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Appointments Mon–Wed & Fri–Sat 9am–9pm · Thursday until 2pm

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