Medicare and Insurance Help for Tyler, TX Residents — From an Agent Who Puts You First

Serving Tyler, TX With Independent, Carrier-Neutral Insurance Guidance

At Trusted Insurance Advisor Group, we represent all available carriers in the Tyler area — which means when we sit down with you, we're shopping the entire market on your behalf. We're not locked into one company's products, and we're never paid more to steer you toward any particular plan. Our only job is to find what actually fits your life, your health needs, and your budget. That's what it means to have a hometown insurance hero in your corner.

Medicare Plans Available to Tyler Residents

Whether you're turning 65, retiring soon, or already on Medicare and wondering if you're in the right plan, we can help you sort through your options clearly and without pressure. We work with Tyler residents across all three major Medicare coverage types:

• Medicare Advantage — Bundled plans that often include prescription, dental, and vision coverage, offered through private carriers approved by Medicare.
• Medicare Supplement (Medigap) — Policies that cover the gaps Medicare leaves behind, like copays and coinsurance, giving you more predictable out-of-pocket costs.
• Part D Prescription Drug Plans — Standalone drug coverage that pairs with Original Medicare or a Medigap policy to help manage your medication costs.

We'll walk you through how each option works, what it costs, and which carriers offer the strongest plans in the Tyler area — so you can make a confident, informed choice.

More Than Medicare — Full Coverage for Every Stage of Life

Medicare is our specialty, but it's rarely the only coverage Tyler residents need. We also help individuals and families across the Tyler area with:

• ACA Marketplace and individual health insurance for those under 65
• Dental and vision insurance
• Critical illness coverage for heart, cancer, and stroke diagnoses
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Final expense life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Annuities and retirement income planning
• Long-term care protection through asset-based products

If you're not sure what you need, that's exactly what our no-cost consultation is for.

Why Tyler Residents Trust Us With Their Medicare Decisions

We're a family-owned, family-operated agency based in Gilmer, TX — just down the road from Tyler — and we've spent nearly 30 years helping East Texans navigate insurance decisions they didn't expect to be complicated. Here's what sets us apart:

• ~800 clients served across Northeast Texas
• ~10 years focused on Medicare — this is what we do every day
• Registered Social Security Analyst (RSSA) on staff — Greg Burch can help you understand how your Social Security timing affects your Medicare costs and retirement income
• Independent agency — we represent all available carriers, never just one
• Former top-10 Humana agent nationwide — we know how carriers think, which helps us advocate for you
• Community education events — we regularly host dinner seminars to help people understand Medicare before they have to make a decision under pressure

Knowing when to enroll in Medicare is just as important as knowing which plan to choose. Missing a deadline can mean paying higher premiums for the rest of your life, or going months without coverage. Here's a quick overview of the key windows Tyler residents should know:

• Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) — A 7-month window that begins 3 months before your 65th birthday month and ends 3 months after.
• Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) — Runs October 15 through December 7 each year. This is when anyone on Medicare can switch plans, and changes take effect January 1.
• Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) — Triggered by qualifying life events like retiring, losing employer coverage, or moving to a new service area.

If you're unsure which window applies to your situation, we'll help you figure it out before any deadlines pass.