Episode 111: Medicare in 2026: What Changed and What It Means for Federal Retirees

About this episode

In this episode, Bryan Gay discusses changes in Medicare for federal retirees and the importance of personalized insurance plans.

Is your Medicare plan still working for you, or are you just hoping it is? In this episode, we're joined by Bryan Gay, owner of Boomer Insurance and a seasoned Medicare expert, fresh off another busy Annual Enrollment Period. Bryan breaks down how Medicare enrollment really works, what changed this past year, and why a "one-size-fits-all" approach often leaves people underinsured or overpaying. Access the full show notes at Mason & Associates, LLC Resources Mentioned: Mason & Associates: LinkedIn Tommy Blackburn: LinkedIn Bryan Gay: LinkedIn Traditional Medicare vs Advantage: Luxury Ride or Bus Pass? (EP46) FEHB: Shifting Landscape of Medicare, FEHB, and Part D (EP47) The TRICARE For Life Medicare Advantage: Rethinking Options (EP48) Medicare Masterclass on Enrollment and the Inflation Reduction Act (EP87)

People in this episode

Guest: Bryan Gay

Topics covered

• Medicare enrollment
• Federal retirees
• Insurance options
• Annual Enrollment Period
• Healthcare planning

Keywords

• Medicare
• federal retirees
• insurance
• enrollment
• healthcare
• overpaying
• underinsured

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boomer Insurance, Mason & Associates, LinkedIn, Traditional Medicare, Advantage, FEHB, TRICARE For Life, Inflation Reduction Act

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