A Clear Path into Medicare

CASE STUDY: CONFIDENT MEDICARE TRANSITION

A Clear Path into Medicare

Summit provides personalized guidance, education, and hands-on support to help clients make more confident Medicare decisions without delays, penalties, or gaps in coverage.

THE CHALLENGE

For Pamela, navigating Medicare was entirely new territory. This was her first time enrolling, and like many individuals approaching age 65, she faced a complex, high-stakes decision with lasting implications. She wanted confidence that she was making the right choices for her future healthcare coverage.

Pamela needed assurance that her coverage would begin on time, without penalties or lapses, and that every step would be handled correctly.

The volume of options, unfamiliar terminology, and strict enrollment timelines created uncertainty and stress.

WHAT WE DID

Summit met with Pamela well before her 65th birthday to ensure there was ample time to build a plan aligned with her healthcare needs and enrollment timeline. From the beginning, the team focused on education and clarity.

“They were very informative and answered every question thoroughly. The team put my mind at ease in making the right choices going forward.”

Pamela Schultz

Summit reviewed Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Prescription Drug Plans, quoting multiple options in each category so Pamela could compare coverage and costs. The team then guided her through the full application, coordinating timelines to prevent delays, penalties, or gaps.

THE RESULT

Pamela experienced a smooth, timely transition into Medicare with no delays, penalties, or lapses in coverage.

Summit enrolled her in a Medicare Supplement Plan paired with a stand-alone prescription drug plan, tailored to her needs and goals. She described the experience as exceptional, noting that Summit was educational, thorough, and went above and beyond.

This testimonial was given by a client of the financial advisor and no compensation was provided directly or indirectly. This testimonial is not a guarantee of future performance or investment success, and the testimonial may not be representative of the experience of other customers. Please visit BrokerCheck (https://brokercheck.finra.org) to see more on the background of this professional.

These results are for illustrative purposes only and should not be deemed a representation of future results. Circumstances, solutions, and/or results are based on specific facts tied to unique client situations. Favorable results cannot be guaranteed even in a similar scenario. Each specific set of circumstances will differ depending on client needs and profile. Actual results may be more or may be less than those shown. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This assessment is that of the writer, and not the recommendations or responsibility of Cetera Wealth Services, LLC or its representatives. The solutions presented in this scenario are being offered through Summit Financial Group. Registered Representative offering securities through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity.

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About the Author: Kaci Skidgel 

Kaci Skidgel, CPFA™, C(k)P®, AIF®, serves as President of Summit Financial Group and leads the firm’s investments team. Since joining Summit in 2007, she has helped organizations navigate retirement plan strategies, fiduciary responsibilities, and participant education. Kaci frequently speaks on retirement plan trends and ERISA-related topics and is the author of Path to the Summit – Strategies to Reach Your Company’s Peak Retirement. Learn more about Kaci by visiting her Summit bio: Kaci Skidgel.  

Registered Representative offering securities through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. 1350 S. Boulder Avenue, Floor 3, Tulsa, OK. 74119. 

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