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The Brad and Mike Show
Welcome to the Brad and Mike Show, where we talk crazy insurance stories and best practices when shopping for Medicare.
Episodes
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Medicare Part D Changes You Can’t Ignore: Check Your Meds First | EP 25
Annual Medicare Enrollment is kicking off, and the biggest question is whether your prescriptions will be covered. In this episode, Brad and Mike walk through…
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Your AEP Checklist: 4 Important Items to Check | The Brad & Mike Show | EP 24
AEP runs October 15 – December 7, and the plan you choose sticks with you all year. Brad and Mike break down the four important items to review before you…
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Medicare Scams Explained: Fake Calls, Spoofing & Plan Changes | The Brad & Mike Show | EP 23
If someone calls asking you to verify your Medicare number, it's a scam. Brad and Mike break down the Medicare scams showing up as Annual Enrollment season…
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Medicare ANOC (Annual Notice of Change) Letter Explained | The Brad & Mike Show | EP 22
Your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) letter is on its way — and it's more than junk mail. In this episode, Brad and Mike explain what's hiding inside it…
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Dental, Vision, & Hearing - Oh My! | The Brad & Mike Show | EP 21
Dental, Vision, and Hearing — the three benefits everyonehas but nobody thinks about until they need them. On this episode, Brad and Mike break down what's…
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Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement? Our#1 Question Answered | The Brad & Mike Show | EP 20
It's the #1 question Brad and Mike get from clients turning 65: Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement — what's actually the difference? In this episode…
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Why Plan G Is the #1 Medicare Supplement: Coverage & Costs | The Brad & Mike Show | EP 19
Why has Plan G become the #1 Medicare Supplement on the market? In Episode 19, Brad and Mike break down exactly what Plan G covers and costs, then compare it…
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The 2-Year Lookback: Medicare’s Hidden Income Surcharge | The Brad & Mike Show | EP 18
Medicare uses income from two years ago to help determine what you pay today, and that can lead to an unexpected income-related surcharge. In this episode…
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GLP-1 Coverage & Drug Cost Drops: The Biggest Medicare News for 2027 | The Brad & Mike Show | Ep 17
Episode 17 is here, and it's a big one! Brad and Mike diginto the Medicare changes coming for 2027, including updates from the Inflation Reduction Act that are…
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Find Your Health Insurance Rates — No Agents Needed | The Brad & Mike Show | EP 16
In this episode of The Brad & Mike Show, Brad and Mike explain how to find your health insurance rate online with no agents needed. They walk through the…
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Working Past 65: 7 Costly Medicare Mistakes | The Brad & Mike Show | EP 15
Still working when you turn 65? You might think your employer health insurance has you covered — but there are 7 costly mistakes that could land you with…
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Medicare Enrollment: Start Here — Brad Tells You What to Expect | The Brad & Mike Show | EP 14
Ready for Medicare Enrollment. Start here. Brad just turned 65 and is telling you exactly what to expect — the full enrollment process on SSA.gov, the snags…
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Hip or Knee Replacement? How to Plan for Hospital Costs | The Brad & Mike Show | EP 13
Got a hip or knee replacement on the horizon? Episode 13 ofThe Brad & Mike Show tackles hospital indemnity plans and how they pair with Medicare Advantage. In…
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The Medicare "Test Drive" Most People Don't Know About | The Brad & Mike Show EP 12
Turning 65 and torn between Medicare Advantage and aMedicare Supplement? You're not alone. In this episode, Brad and Mike unpack Medicare trialrights. The…
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Why You’re Getting Life Insurance Wrong: Choose the Right Coverage - The Brad & Mike Show EP 11
Why are you getting life insurance wrong—and what does itactually take to choose the right coverage? In this episode of The Brad & Mike Show, we break downthe…
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Travel Insurance Explained – The Brad & Mike Show – EP 10
In Episode 10 of The Brad & Mike Show, Brad and Mike break down everything you need to know about travel insurance — international medical coverage, trip…
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Medicare for Snowbirds – How to Stay Covered Between States – The Brad & Mike Show – EP 9
In Episode 9 of The Brad & Mike Show, we dive into what snowbirds need to know about managing Medicare while living in two places. From choosing between…
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Are Medicare Advantage Extras Worth It? – The Brad and Mike Show – EP 8
Are the extra benefits in Medicare Advantage plans really worth it? In this episode of The Brad and Mike Show, Brad and Mike discuss the popular “extras” that…
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Medicare Penalties: How People Get Burned – The Brad and Mike Show – EP 7
Medicare penalties can be confusing—and costly. Brad andMike unpack the penalties tied to Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D, including what triggers them…
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Medicare SEP: Your Golden Ticket to Qualifying Plan Changes – The Brad and Mike Show – EP 6
In this episode, Brad and Mike dive into the Medicare acronym of the day: SEP (Special Enrollment Period). Think of an SEP as your “golden ticket” to make…
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Understanding Medicare Supplement - The Brad and Mike Show - EP 5
In Episode 5 of The Brad and Mike Show, we take on one of the most confusing Medicare topics: Medicare Supplement Plans (or Medigap). We break down what…
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Medicare Advantage Explained - The Brad and Mike Show - EP 4
Medicare Advantage plans can be simple — if you know what to look for. In Episode 4, Brad and Mike explain how Medicare Advantage works, why Part B premiums…
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Medicare at 65 - The Brad and Mike Show - EP 3
Turning 65 soon? Retiring before or after 65? Still working and unsure how Medicare fits into the picture? In Episode 3, Mike and Brad answer the most common…
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Getting Ready for Medicare - The Brad and Mike Show - EP2
In today’s episode, Brad and Mike tackle a common question: What if I’m still working when I hit 65? They explain how employer size, creditable coverage, and…
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Insurance Without the Chase - EP 1
Welcome to the very first episode of The Brad & Mike Show, powered by SBEA — the Supplemental Benefits Exchange Agency! In this episode, Brad and Mike pull…