Compare 50+ Medicare Advantage Plans & Multiple Medigap Options from 10+ Top-Rated Carriers—All in One Place

There’s no universal “best” plan — especially in LA, where healthcare access varies a lot by neighborhood.

Medicare Advantage (MA) can work well if your doctors are in-network with major LA systems like Kaiser Permanente, UCLA Health, Cedars-Sinai, Providence, or PIH, but networks change often.

Medicare Supplement (Medigap) is ideal for people who split time between LA, Palm Springs, or out-of-state (snowbirds), because it lets you see any Medicare-accepting provider nationwide without referrals.

Most of my clients choose based on whether their primary doctor is in a Medicare Advantage network, their prescription needs, and their budget vs. out-of-pocket tolerance.

LA County is huge — with over 10 million people across dozens of zip codes. Medicare Advantage plans are approved by county, but networks can vary heavily between areas like Santa Monica / West LA, Downtown LA, San Fernando Valley, Long Beach, and Pasadena / Glendale / Burbank.

Carriers like Kaiser, SCAN, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, and Blue Shield all have different footprints, and hospitals may or may not participate in certain networks.

So your friend in Burbank may have a totally different set of plans than someone in El Segundo — even though it’s the same county.

Some of the biggest systems — like Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, Hoag, and Huntington Hospital — have limited participation in certain Medicare Advantage networks.
Others — like Kaiser and PIH — have tightly integrated networks.
If keeping a specific doctor (or a hospital like Cedars) is non-negotiable for you, we need to confirm network status before you enroll. I check this for you every time — and re-check during Annual Enrollment, because Los Angeles networks change frequently.

Yes. As of 2023, Medicare Part D covers the shingles vaccine Shingrix at no cost to you — even in LA’s large pharmacy chains like CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Costco, Ralphs / Kroger, and local independent pharmacies.
Just show them your Medicare Part D card.

For 2026:
• Part A: $0 for most people
• Part B: Standard monthly premium is $202
• IRMAA: High-income LA residents (especially retirees in the entertainment industry, real estate, or tech) may pay more based on tax returns from two years prior.

I walk you through the income brackets and help estimate your exact cost.

Absolutely — I serve Medicare beneficiaries everywhere in LA County, including Santa Monica & West LA, Hollywood & Los Feliz, Burbank & Glendale, Pasadena & Altadena, Long Beach & the South Bay, San Fernando Valley, Palmdale & Lancaster, and Whittier, Downey & Montebello.
Whether you’re stuck on the 405, relaxing in Manhattan Beach, or nestled in the foothills of La Cañada — I make Medicare easy with phone, Zoom, or in-person consultations.

Yes — and LA residents have a unique advantage.

You can switch:
• October 15 – December 7 (Annual Enrollment Period)
• January 1 – March 31 for Medicare Advantage (MA-OEP)
• During certain Special Enrollment Periods

Plus: California’s Medicare Birthday Rule — You get a 60-day window around your birthday to switch Medigap plans without medical underwriting — a huge benefit for LA residents who worry about rate increases or health changes.

This varies year-to-year, but generally:
• Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health, Hoag, Providence, and Huntington Hospital participate in select Medicare Advantage plans — but not all of them.
• Kaiser Permanente only accepts Kaiser Medicare Advantage.

If a specific hospital is a priority for you, I help find plans that truly support your preferred providers.