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Welcome to Huntington
Local Medicare Agent Serving Huntington, Northport, Greenlawn & Surrounding Areas

Paul Barrett
Founder
A Little About Me
- Independent Medicare Broker
- 25+ Year Huntington Resident
- 5,000+ Clients Helped
- Education-First Approach
Why Huntington Residents Choose Me
Local Knowledge & Experience
Independent & Unbiased
Education-First Approach
Ongoing Local Support
How I Compare Medicare Carriers
Before Recommending Any Plan
- Your doctors and hospitals (Northwell, NYU Langone, Optum, or others)
- Your prescriptions and pharmacy preferences
- Your budget and comfort level with out-of-pocket costs
- How often you use healthcare and what matters more: flexibility or predictability
Then I Compare Plans Across Carriers
- Provider network access
- Total annual cost — not just monthly premium
- Prescription drug coverage details
- Referral and authorization requirements
- Plan stability and year-to-year changes
The goal isn't to find a "popular" plan — it's to find the plan that makes the most sense for you, now and in the future.
Medicare Advantage plans can be a good fit for some Huntington residents — especially those comfortable using provider networks and looking for lower monthly premiums.
What’s important to understand is that New York offers flexibility that many other states do not.
Important for Huntington Residents to Know:
- You can switch from Medicare Advantage to a Medicare Supplement
- You can move back and forth between plan types from one year to the next
- No medical underwriting is required in New York
This means you are not locked into one plan type forever.
When reviewing Medicare Advantage plans, I help you evaluate:
- Whether your doctors at Huntington Hospital / Northwell are in-network
- Access to Northwell, NYU Langone, and Optum Health
- Real out-of-pocket costs — not just the advertised premium
- How referrals and prior authorizations work locally
- Whether the plan fits your needs today and long-term
Medicare Supplement plans are popular with Huntington residents who value predictability and freedom of choice.
With a Medigap plan, you can see any doctor nationwide who accepts Medicare, with no referrals and no network restrictions.
An Honest New York Reality
Because New York has guaranteed issue and community-rated Medigap laws, there are usually fewer meaningful pricing differences between insurance companies.
In most cases:
- Only one or two carriers are competitively priced at a given time
- The plan letter (G, N, or High Deductible G) matters more than the company name
- Carrier competitiveness can change over time
My role:
Help you choose the right structure, identify the best-priced option today, and discuss long-term rate considerations — not overwhelm you with logos.
Many Huntington residents receive care outside of town — or even outside New York. Some see specialists elsewhere on Long Island, some travel frequently, and others live part of the year in another state. If where you receive care — in New York or across the country — matters to you, we plan for that.
I help you understand:
- Which plans offer broader provider access
- How out-of-area and out-of-state care works
- When a Medicare Supplement may be the better fit
- When a Medicare Advantage PPO may still make sense
The goal is simple:
Your coverage should work where you actually receive care — not just where you live.
Prescription drug coverage is often where Medicare becomes most confusing.
I help Huntington residents compare Part D plans by reviewing:
- Your specific medications
- Preferred pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens, and local Huntington pharmacies)
- Total annual drug costs
- Coverage gap exposure
- Year-to-year plan changes
Plans change every year. Annual reviews help prevent surprises.
Who I Help in Huntington
Common Medicare Mistakes I See in Huntington, NY

Getting the Same Plan as a Friend
Your neighbor's plan might be completely wrong for your prescriptions, doctors, or health needs. Medicare is never one-size-fits-all.

Assuming Doctors Are "Automatically" In-Network
Just because your doctor is affiliated with Northwell doesn't mean they accept every Northwell-related plan. Many Huntington residents learn this the hard way.

Getting the Same Plan as a Friend
Your neighbor's plan might be completely wrong for your prescriptions, doctors, or health needs. Medicare is never one-size-fits-all.

Not Reviewing Part D Plans Annually
Medications and formularies change every year. A plan that works well this year may become expensive next year.

Believing You're Locked In Forever
In New York, you have more flexibility than you realize — including unique Medigap protections other states don't offer.

Relying on TV Ads Instead of Local Guidance
National marketing doesn't reflect Huntington's doctor networks, hospital affiliations, or local plan availability.
Access to Major Medicare Carriers
- Aetna
- Cigna / HealthSpring
- UnitedHealthcare
- Healthfirst
- Humana
- Molina
- EmblemHealth
- VNS Health
- Aetna
- Cigna / HealthSpring
- UnitedHealthcare
- Healthfirst
- Humana
- Molina
- EmblemHealth
- VNS Health
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Transamerica
- Globe Life
- Wellcare
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Transamerica
- Globe Life
- Wellcare
What Huntington Residents Are Saying
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How Working With Me Works
Free Consultation
Phone, Zoom, or in-home visit for Huntington residents
Understand Your Needs
Doctors, prescriptions, budget, and priorities
Compare Your Options
Clear side-by-side explanations in plain English
Enroll With Confidence
I handle the paperwork and confirm everything
Ongoing Support
Questions, reviews, concerns — year-round
Get Local Medicare Help You Can Trust
In-Home Visits
Available for Huntington
Residents
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