When life threw unexpected challenges at Debbie Howell and her husband Gary, AAA Medicare became a beacon of hope. At 69, with her 71-year-old husband facing severe health issues, Debbie found herself navigating a complex world of healthcare decisions and mounting medical costs.

“Since 2019, my husband has gotten very, very sick,” Debbie said. “He was in a rehab facility for a month, had a stroke, sepsis, and was even in a coma. Now he has stage 4 kidney disease, diabetes, and a whole lot of other issues.”

As Gary's health deteriorated, Debbie retired to care for him full-time. The couple faced not only the emotional toll of Gary’s health issues but also the financial strain of his extensive medical needs. “He's now on about 25 medications,” Debbie explained. “I didn't know what the future would bring or how to navigate through insurance.”

It was then that Debbie spotted an ad for AAA Medicare services and decided to give it a try. Debbie worked with AAA Medicare Insurance Advisor Sam Bacher, who quickly impressed her with his compassion and attention to detail. 

Sam’s thorough approach made all the difference. He carefully reviewed Gary’s medication list and analyzed their specific needs. “Within minutes, he told us we could save over $1,000 on our medicines,” Debbie said. While they still spend about $10,000 annually on healthcare, it’s a vast improvement from the previous year when they spent nearly $29,000. “That’s what Sam did for us,” Debbie said. “He wrangled it, so we had the best sweeping coverage oriented to our specific needs.”

But it wasn’t just the initial consultation that impressed Debbie. “Sam’s ongoing support has been invaluable. He calls periodically to check in, and I know I can reach out to him if I have any issues. I recommend (AAA) 100% because it’s specific to your needs. It’s not just an overview of something – it’s very detailed and personalized.”

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is a chance for Medicare recipients to change their health care coverage. AEP runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and AAA's Medicare team is here to help. Let our licensed Medicare advisors help you make the best decisions for your health.

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