Your Local Medicare Insurance Agent Serving Longview, TX
We're a family-owned, independent insurance agency based in Northeast Texas — and we've spent nearly 30 years helping people in communities like Longview sort through Medicare, health coverage, and retirement planning without the pressure or confusion that too often comes with it.
Why Longview Residents Choose an Independent Agent Over a Carrier Directly
When you call a Medicare carrier directly, you hear about one set of plans. When you work with us, you get a side-by-side look at every carrier and plan available in the Longview area — Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D prescription drug plans included. We represent all available carriers, which means our only job is finding what actually fits your situation, your doctors, and your budget.
The Medicare and Insurance Options We Help Longview Residents Navigate
Whether you're turning 65, already on Medicare, or looking for coverage outside of Medicare, we work through all of it with you — at no cost and no obligation.
- Medicare Advantage plans that bundle hospital, medical, and often drug coverage together
- Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans that cover the gaps Original Medicare leaves behind
- Part D Prescription Drug Plans to keep your medication costs manageable
- ACA and individual health insurance for those under 65 or between jobs
- Dental and vision insurance, because Medicare largely doesn't cover either
- Final expense life insurance for peace of mind and family protection
- Annuities and retirement income planning to make your savings last
- Critical illness, hospital indemnity, and short-term care coverage for added financial protection
- Travel insurance for the trips you've earned
What Makes Our Approach Different From the Rest
We're not a call center. We're not a national aggregator. We're your neighbors, and we've been doing this work in Northeast Texas for a long time.
- Family-owned and family-operated — you'll talk to real people who know your community
- Nearly 30 years of licensed insurance experience, with roughly 10 focused on Medicare
- Approximately 800 clients served across the region
- Greg Burch holds the Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA) credential — one of the few agents in the area who can help you think through Social Security timing alongside your Medicare decisions
- Previously a top-10 Humana agent nationwide — we know how carriers operate from the inside
- We host dinner seminars and community education events because we believe informed clients make better decisions
Social Security and Retirement Planning Alongside Your Medicare Coverage
Most agents stop at Medicare. We go further. Greg's RSSA credential means we can help you think through when to claim Social Security, how your benefit interacts with your Medicare premiums, and how to structure retirement income so your coverage and your finances work together. If you're also thinking about annuities or long-term care protection, we can walk through those options as part of the same conversation.
Serving Longview and the Surrounding East Texas Region
Our office is located at 117 S. Montgomery Street in Gilmer, TX — a short drive from Longview — and we serve clients throughout Gregg County and across the broader Northeast Texas area. We also serve residents in nearby communities including Marshall, Kilgore, and Lindale, as well as clients in Texarkana and across the Louisiana and Arkansas state lines.
Questions Longview Residents Ask Us About Medicare
When should I sign up for Medicare if I live in Longview, TX?
Most people become eligible for Medicare at 65. Your Initial Enrollment Period starts three months before your 65th birthday and runs three months after it. If you're still working and covered by an employer plan, you may be able to delay without penalty — but the rules depend on your specific situation. We can walk through your timeline with you at no cost.What's the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans?
Medicare Advantage replaces Original Medicare with a bundled plan through a private carrier, often including drug coverage and extra benefits like dental or vision. Medicare Supplement plans work alongside Original Medicare to cover costs like copays and deductibles that Original Medicare doesn't pay. Which one fits better depends on your health needs, your preferred doctors, and your budget — and we'll help you compare both.Do I need a separate Part D plan if I choose Medicare Advantage?
Most Medicare Advantage plans include prescription drug coverage, so a separate Part D plan typically isn't needed — and in most cases isn't allowed. If you're on Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement plan, you'll generally want to add a standalone Part D plan to cover your medications. We'll review your current prescriptions and find the plan with the best coverage at the lowest cost.Is there really no cost to work with an insurance agent like you?
There's no fee to work with us. We're paid by the insurance carriers when you enroll in a plan — and that doesn't change your premium. Our consultations are always no-cost and no-obligation. You get the same plan at the same price whether you enroll through us or on your own, but with guidance you wouldn't otherwise have.Can you help me with more than just Medicare?
We can. Beyond Medicare, we help clients with dental and vision coverage, final expense life insurance, annuities and retirement income planning, Social Security timing strategy, and supplemental coverage like critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance. Many of our Longview clients come to us for Medicare and end up addressing several other gaps in the same conversation.
Ready to Talk With a Longview Medicare Insurance Agent?
Getting the right Medicare coverage doesn't have to be overwhelming. Schedule a no-cost, no-obligation consultation and we'll walk through your options together — clearly, honestly, and without any pressure. You can also reach us by phone at (903) 702-3226, Monday through Friday 8am–5pm and Saturday 8am–12pm during Annual Enrollment.