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Medicare

Toll-free Medicare Helpline 1-855-583-2003: TTY 711

We understand how complex and confusing selecting a Medicare plan can be, especially for people who are just turning 65 and eligible for Medicare for the first time. That's why TGH North is promoting a free helpline designed to help Medicare beneficiaries select a health plan that fits their needs and budget.

New to Medicare? 

 

MedicareCompareUSA makes available helpful resources for consumers approaching Medicare eligibility.

Call the helpline at 855-583-2003 to schedule a Medicare Made Simple telephone presentation. Become familiar with your Medicare benefits, ask questions and learn about your Medicare insurance options.

MedicareCompareUSA Insurance Helpline

The free helpline connects callers with licensed insurance agents who can assist in comparing traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Supplement and Prescription plans, and then facilitate enrollment in the plan(s) selected. Medicare annual enrollment is from October 15th through December 7th. Licensed insurance agents are available at no cost or obligation to help consumers find a Medicare plan that meets their health care needs

Consumers can access the free helpline at 855-583-2003; TTY 711, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT.

Request a Medicare Insurance Consultation with a licensed and highly-trained insurance agent.

Helpline Insurance Agents are available to:

  • Compare Medicare plans to meet your personal needs and preferences

  • Identify a Medicare prescription plan that covers all your medications at the lowest cost

  • Mail or email literature on plans that interest you

  • Assist you throughout the Medicare plan enrollment process

Medicare patients are also free to contact Medicare plans directly, work with any licensed and certified Medicare agent, or obtain information by going direct to Medicare 1-800-MEDICARE or www.medicare.gov.

MedicareCompareUSA Insurance Helpline: 1-855-583-2003: TTY 711

MedicareCompareUSA is dedicated to helping consumers make this important insurance decision.

Not owned or managed by any Medicare insurance company, MedicareCompareUSA is a licensed insurance agency with the mission of helping patients to understand their Medicare benefits and available insurance options.

In addition to providing assistance throughout the plan application and enrollment process, insurance agents of MedicareCompareUSA can provide an annual review of a patient’s Medicare coverage during Medicare’s enrollment period between October 15th and December 7th. This often includes assisting patients affected by Medicare plan network changes that sometimes occur. Doing so assures patients have the information they need to proactively select a plan that best meets their specific needs, preferences and budget.

Helpline services provided by MedicareCompareUSA, an independent insurance agency not affiliated with the federal Medicare program. All services are provided at no cost and without obligation; MedicareCompareUSA and affiliated agents are paid directly by the Medicare plan when enrollment occurs. Healthcare providers receive no financial benefit when patients use the service. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

 

Medicare Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR)

TGH Brooksville and TGH Spring Hill are participating in a Medicare initiative called the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model. The CJR model aims to promote quality and financial accountability for care surrounding lower-extremity join replacement (LEJR) procedures, commonly referred t as hip and knee replacements and/or other major leg procedures. Learn more about the CJR model.

Tampa General Hospital purchased TGH Brooksville and TGH Spring Hill on 12/01/2023. Prior to that, the former owner, Community Health Services, entered into a Physician Collaborator agreement with the physicians below. These agreements ended with the purchase by Tampa General Hospital on 12/01/2023.

  • Michael Higgins
  • William Jason
  • Daniel Moynihan
  • Stephen Nystrom
  • Imad Tarabishy