Our Mission:
Helping families identify the most cost-effective medicare plan to give them the most flexibility and control of their healthcare needs.
“We are committed to providing medicare education planning for families, business owners, and professionals.”
CHRISTIAN WHITE | FOUNDER
ABOUT US
Casco Bay Insurance Associates counsels families, business owners and a wide variety of professionals on the benefit of proper medicare education planning as well as long term care planning. We are based in Portland, Maine and service clients in the Northeast and across the US.
Christian White is the Founder of Casco Bay Insurance Associates. He has over 30 years of experience in insurance and retirement planning. His experience has led him to specialize in serving the aging population of Maine in the Greater Portland Area and beyond.
Our Services
Medicare
We take great pride in counseling our seniors to provide independent research to assist our clients to make the appropriate choice for their Medicare coverage.
Life Insurance
We provide comprehensive life insurance planning to ensure financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. We closely with you to create customized plans tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Long Term Care
One of the most important calculations in retirement planning is to understand the potential risk and costs for home care and facility care. Our partners will provide critical information to help you and your family plan ahead.
Common Questions About Medicare
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Medicare is a federal health insurance program for eligible U.S. citizens and legal residents. It is funded in part by taxes you pay while working.
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U.S. citizens and legal residents. Legal residents must live in the U.S. for at least 5 years in a row, including the 5 years just before applying for Medicare.
You must also meet one of the following requirements:
Age 65 or older
Younger than 65 with a qualifying disability.
At any age with a diagnosis of end-stage renal disease or ALS.
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You may be able to delay, or you may have to enroll age age 65. Get in touch to determine the best option for you.
Generally, you can delay Medicare past age 65 without penalty if:
The employer has 20 or more employees.
The employer health coverage is considered "credible."
You will need to enroll at age 65 if:
Your employer has fewer than 20 employees.
Your coverage is not considered "credible."
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Original Medicare: Parts A & B
Part A (hospital insurance) to help pay for hospital and inpatient care.
Part B (medical insurance) to help pay for doctor and outpatient care.
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OPTION 1
Medicare Part D Plan to help pay for prescription drugs.
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) to help pay some or all out-of-pocket costs not paid by Original Medicare.
OPTION 2
Medicare Advantage (Part C) Plan
Part C- Combines Part A (hospital insurance and Part B (medical insurance) in one plan.
Part D - Usually includes prescription drug coverage.
May include additional benefits like vision and dental coverage
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Premium: A fixed amount that you pay for coverage, usually monthly.
Deductible: A set amount that you pay for covered services before your plan begins to pay.
Copay: A fixed amount you pay at the time you receive a covered service.
Coinsurance: An amount you pay when the plan splits the cost of a covered service with you by percentage, such as 80/20.
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-Medicare Initial Enrollment (IEP)
For those who become eligible due to age, generally, 3 months before and 3 months after your 65th birthday.
-Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) October 15 - December 7
During AEP, you can add, drop or switch your Medicare coverage.
-Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP) January 1 - March 31.
If you already have a Medicare Advantage plan, you may disenroll from your current plan and either switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan one time only, or go back to Original Medicare during this period.
-Special Enrollment Period
Depending on certain circumstances, you may be able to enroll in a Medicare plan outside the annual enrollment period (AEP) from October 15- December 7 if you:
retire and lose your employer coverage
move out of the plan's service area
qualify for extra help
have been diagnosed with certain qualifying chronic health conditions
Your Medicare Choices
Step 1: Enroll in Original Medicare
Original Medicare
Provided by the Federal Government
Part A
Helps pay for hospital stays and inpatient care.
Part B
Helps pay for provider visits and outpatient care.
Step 2: After You Enroll, There are Two Ways to Get Additional Coverage
Option 1
Add one or both of the following to Original Medicare.
Medicare Supplement Insurance
Offered by Private Companies
Helps pay for some or all of the costs not covered by Original Medicare.
Medicare Part D Plan
Offered by Medicare-Approved Private Companies
Helps pay for prescription drugs.
Option 2
Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan.
Medicare Advantage Plan
Offered by Medicare-Approved Private Companies
Part C
Combines Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) in one plan.
Part D
Often include prescription drug coverage.
May offer additional benefits not provided by Original Medicare.
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TESTIMONIALS
“We have had Chris as our Life Insurance Agent since 2009. He designed our existing personal and business life insurance portfolio to meet our changing needs. Chris has been very helpful in the succession planning of our company. He always reviews and clarifies all available options and guides us in the right direction.”
-Sam and Jan S. / Read More Reviews
Why You Need Long-Term Care Insurance
Learn more about Long-Term Care and how it can benefit you, your family, and your business.