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updated: Dec 01, 2012, 10:15 AM

I'm on Medicare but my wife's health insurance has now risen to more than $500/month, mostly for catastrophic care. So she's paying out over $6,000/year and almost nothing is covered.

Do EdHat readers have recommendations of independent health insurance agents in town who they trust to help her find more comprehensive coverage?

?COMMENT 349176P	2012-12-01 10:25 AM
Brown & Brown Insurance is a well established Broker & has a local office. Call 805-690-2600 during the week and ask for the Benefits Department.
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?COMMENT 349177P	2012-12-01 10:27 AM
Your situation sound similar to ours a few years back. I used Gretchen Simpson at Kirkpatrick & Associates 966-7322. I had what the insurance companies considered a preexisting condition and she really worked hard to get me the best package she could.
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?COMMENT 349182P	2012-12-01 10:32 AM
I'm also looking for insurance. Self employed. No pre-existing conditions. Not sure where to start or how much will change once the new health care laws come into affect?
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?COMMENT 349183P	2012-12-01 10:32 AM
Brown & Brown Insurance is a well established Broker & has a local office. Call 805-690-2600 during the week and ask for the Benefits Department.
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?COMMENT 349185P	2012-12-01 10:35 AM
Oops, didn't mean to post that twice, sorry!
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?COMMENT 349191	2012-12-01 10:46 AM
I use Diana Llewellyn. I may have misspelled that, but she's really helpful and engaged in your particular needs. I have medical and dental thru her, and have sent quite a few friends her way.
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?COMMENT 349203	2012-12-01 10:58 AM
Insurance Guys. 805-681-3470. Always helpful, they know their stuff!!
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?COMMENT 349213	2012-12-01 11:13 AM
Definitely Kirkpatrick & Associates. We have coverage with Anthem, Humana and Medicaire. My husband has recovered from a heart attack and triple by pass from 5 years ago and I have had hypertension for 20 years. In our late 70's, active and now healthy, both of us require daily pills and feel prepared for what may come.
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?COMMENT 349232	2012-12-01 12:16 PM
William Bailey (805) 698-8820
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?COMMENT 349237	2012-12-01 12:31 PM
Diana Lewallen Higgins (805) 966-4040. I needed private insurance and had a number of pre-existing conditions. Back in the days when they could turn you down, Diana worked really hard to find me good solid affordable coverage. AND followed up afterward to review my situation to make sure I had the best affordable coverage when laws changed or my health status changed. I cannot speak highly enough of her, have referred friends to her with great results, and would certainly contact her if I ever need insurance assistance. Diana is so personable and easy to work with, which is so refreshing and important when dealing with such a major decision.
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?COMMENT 349238	2012-12-01 12:37 PM
I don't have a recommendation, but in the private health insurance business, I believe Blue Shield of CA is a non-profit as opposed to Blue Cross of CA / Anthem which is for-profit. Perhaps that's worth considering?
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?COMMENT 349244	2012-12-01 01:03 PM
KIRKPATRICK & ASSOC. 805-966-7322
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?COMMENT 349252	2012-12-01 01:39 PM
Karen Davis has helped my entire family and many friends. She is an agent @ Stevens and Associates who specializes in Medicare Supplements and Major medical with many carriers. She can be reached at 805-455-4399. She is very knowledgeable and kind.
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?RLMCDON	2012-12-01 02:38 PM
Rob Cavaness at SB Health Insurance Services. 805-568-0138, rob@sbhis.com, www.sbhis.com Very helpful and friendly and took as much time as we needed to answer all our questions. We found a plan for our family that is a good mix of 100% covered care for a couple dr visits per year and less covered after that, with a not too ridiculous deductible. A good mix for a healthy family who rarely sees the dr. $250/month for a family of 3.
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