Helping a Loved One Find the Right Medicare Plan Just Got Easier

Online, July 12, 2011 (Newswire.com) - If you are a caregiver or family member of someone who is reaching Medicare eligibility and are trying to assist them in finding the best healthcare coverage for their individual needs, your job just got a little easier. Joppel.com is an easy-to-use on-line tool that allows you to search and compare Medicare health plans.

With just a few details, including age and zip code, you can get started in narrowing down the choices for your loved one. You can include your loved one in the process, as you work through a series of questions to better determine which plans will suit their needs, including, but not limited to, what doctors they can visit, what prescription drugs would be covered, and how much they would pay in premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance.

With Medicare's Annual Election Period (AEP) just a few months away, this is a crucial time to research options. From October 15 - December 7, 2011, Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their current coverage. During the AEP, a beneficiary can switch, drop or join plans.

Joppel, a decision support tool, website and call center for Medicare beneficiaries, seniors and caregivers is the Medicare division of HealthCompare Insurance Services Inc. Joppel provides a wealth of information, offers expert guidance from licensed agents, and utilizes a consumer-friendly on-line tool for those eligible for Medicare. If you or a loved one is about to become eligible for Medicare, you should visit the Joppel site today.

Joppel is currently available online, and can be found at https://www.joppel.com. Joppel's licensed agents are also available to assist you Monday through Friday, 6:00am through 5:00pm Pacific Time, at 1-888-956-7735 or 7-1-1 for TTY users. In addition, Joppel's phone lines are open 24 hours a day for after-hours messages, which will be answered the next business day.

Completing the online needs assessment typically takes ten to fifteen minutes, however users are welcome to take as much time as they require. Joppel advisers users to be prepared with their Medicare card, list of current prescription medications and details of their current plan in order to have the best experience.