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Trying to pick a health insurance plan can be a chore for anyone. For many people, just mentioning the word "open enrollment" sends shivers down the spine. It seems like there's always a nagging feeling that you're wasting money, choosing a plan with poor in-network care, or both. One would think that health insurance gets easier as you approach retirement age, but the truth is that picking an initial Medicare coverage plan can be daunting.
Unfortunately, the confusing process of signing up for Medicare causes many seniors to forego healthcare coverage altogether. After all, Medicare enrollment can involve several federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration (or SSA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (or CMS).
At Senior Medicare Insurance Services, our passion is guiding seniors through the confusion of Medicare. That way, they can enjoy retirement with peace of mind knowing they are protected and ready for life after 65. We work with dozens of insurance companies, giving our clients the chance to choose a plan that best fits their lifestyle.
We choose to design our senior insurance plans with a focus on optimal benefits structure, lower costs, and personalized service. Some independent insurance agencies see their aging customers as nothing more than a financial transaction waiting to happen. In contrast, we treat each of our clients with respect and dignity as we help them navigate the confusing waters of Medicare. Combined with individualized service, we help older Americans make well-informed decisions about insurance. Whether you're in need of senior Medicare Supplement Plan insurance in Greensboro, NC or simply have questions about signing up for Medicare, our team is here to help.
- Helping Seniors Make Better-Informed Medicare Decisions
- What is Medicare?
- The amount of money you pay for your health care depends on several factors, including
- Senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in Greensboro, NC
- Important Information About Senior Supplement Plan Insurance
- Medicare Agent in Greensboro, NC
- How Medicare Advantage Plans Work
- Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance Rules
- Paying for Your Medicare Agent
- The Senior Medicare Insurance Services Commitment
What is Medicare?
If you're approaching the golden years of your life, it's important you understand what Medicare is if you don't already.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program reserved for people older than 65 who have worked full-time for at least ten years. The Medicare program is paid for by a combination of worker payroll tax, premiums paid by Medicare enrollees, and the U.S. government.
There are four parts of Medicare:

The amount of money you pay for your health care depends on several factors, including:
- What kind of care you need, and how often it is needed.
- The type of Medicare coverage you choose.
- Whether there are alternative insurance policies that will help fill gaps in your coverage
- Whether a doctor agrees to charge you the same amount that Medicare will cover for a medical service
At Senior Medicare Insurance Services, we offer a number of health insurance solutions for seniors. Two of our most used services include Medicare Advantage plan insurance and Medicare supplement plan insurance.
Senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in Greensboro, NC
Sometimes called Medigap, the purpose of Medicare Supplement Insurance is to help fill in "gaps" that might not be covered by Original Medicare. You can think of a Medigap policy as a supplement for your Original Medicare benefits.
Private companies like Senior Medicare Insurance Services sell this type of insurance right here in South Carolina. While Original Medicare will pay for much of the cost associated with health care services you need, it may not cover all of your expenses. Generally, Medigap policies do not cover costs stemming from eyeglasses, private-duty nurses, dental care, hearing aids, or long-term care.
Depending on the Medicare Supplement Plan that you choose, it may cover out-of-the-country medical services when you travel abroad. Assuming you have Original Medicare coverage, your policy will cover its share of Medicare-approved health care costs. Once your Original Medicare coverage reaches its limit, your Medigap policy will pay its share of the fees.
Our Medigap policies are drafted to meet your specific needs, and can help cover remaining health care costs such as:
Deductibles
Copayments
Coinsurance
Important Information About Senior Supplement Plan Insurance
To dispel some confusion, you should know that a Medigap policy is not the same as a Medicare Advantage Plan. The latter helps you receive Medicare benefits, while the former supplements the benefits you obtain through your Original Medicare plan. As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:
As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:
- To qualify for a Medigap policy, you must first have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.
- Payments on your Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan will be made to the private insurance company that you choose, like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. These payments are made every month and are paid in addition to the monthly payment you make for Medicare Part B.
- If you are the holder of a Medicare Advantage Plan, it is illegal for an insurance company to sell you a senior Medicare Supplement Policy. If you plan on switching back to an Original Medicare plan, you may be able to purchase a Medigap policy.
- If you have health problems as you age, your standardized Medigap policy is guaranteed to be renewable. So long as you pay your monthly premium, your insurance provider cannot cancel your policy.
- Medigap policies only cover one person. If you have a spouse or family member that would like coverage, they must purchase a separate policy.
- You may only buy a Senior Medicare Supplement Plan from an insurance agent that is licensed to sell them in your state. Senior Medicare Insurance Services has been licensed to sell Medigap policies in South Carolina for years. We have helped countless seniors get the Medicare coverage they need and continue to do so to this day.
- In the past, Medigap policies were able to cover costs related to prescription drugs. As of January 1st, 2006, prescription drug coverage is not available on Medicare Supplement Plans. The best way to get coverage for your prescription drugs is to join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, often called Part D. Contact our office today to learn more about paying premiums on Medigap and Medicare plans.
For many people, the best time to buy senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in Greensboro, NC is during the 7 months Medigap Open Enrollment Period. This period starts the day you turn 65 years old, so long as you hold Medical Insurance (Medicare Part B). Generally, during the enrollment period, you get more policy choices and better pricing. Once the enrollment period is over, you may not be able to purchase a Medigap policy. Contact Senior Medicare Insurance Services today to determine if you qualify for a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan.
Medicare Agent in Greensboro, NC
A Medicare Advantage Plan is a kind of Medicare health coverage designed to provide seniors with all their Part A and Part B Medicare benefits. Many Medicare Advantage Plans will often include coverage of the following:
- Preferred Provider Organizations
- Special Needs Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service
- Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans
- Health Maintenance Organizations
In addition, most Medicare Advantage Plans give seniors coverage for their prescription drug needs. When you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan through Senior Medicare Insurance Services, your Medicare benefits are covered through your plan and will not be paid for by traditional Medicare.
How Medicare Advantage Plans Work
Sometimes called "MA Plans" or "Part C," Medicare Advantage Plans are considered an "all in one" solution to Original Medicare. Senior Medicare Advantage Plans are only offered by private companies that are approved, like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. Seniors who enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan are still on Medicare. However, these individuals enjoy bundled plans that give seniors the benefits of hospital insurance (Medicare Part A), medical insurance (Medicare Part B), and sometimes drug coverage (Part D).
Medicare Advantage Plans are very popular because they cover all Medicare services and make life a little easier for seniors who have trouble understanding the nuances of Medicare.
When you contact Senior Medicare Insurance Services to choose your Medicare Advantage Plan, ask your agent about Medicare prescription drug coverage. Unless you already have drug coverage (Part D), you should seriously consider Part D coverage to help reduce costs associated with prescription drugs. You may also want to consider a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan to help fill gaps in coverage that Original Medicare will not cover.
Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance Rules
Medicare works by paying a set amount of money to the companies that offer Medicare Agent in Greensboro, NC. That money is used to pay for the care services that you need. Because Medicare Advantage Plans are different, you should expect out-of-pocket costs to vary depending on the plan you choose.
Different plans have different rules for how you receive services, such as:
If you must go to facilities, suppliers, or doctors that belong to your Advantage Plan for non-urgent and non-emergency care.-
Whether you must get a referral to see a specialized doctor
Companies that offer Medicare Advantage Plans must follow strict rules, which are set by Medicare and can change every year.
Paying for Your Medicare Agent
How much you pay for your Medicare Advantage Plan varies and depends on a few different factors. In most cases, if you need a kind of medical service, you will need to rely on the doctors and providers in your plan's service area and network to pay the lowest amounts. In some cases, if you choose to use a service outside of your plan's network of coverage, you may have to pay out-of-pocket.
We encourage you to contact our office today to learn more about Medicare Advantage Plans, how they work, what your options are, and how often you will have to pay out-of-pocket, if at all.
The Senior Medicare Insurance Services Commitment
Since our company was founded, we have led the insurance industry by providing our clients with the most valuable, helpful insurance solutions available. We are fully committed to our current and prospective clients by:
Choosing to focus on personalized, one-on-one service. When you work with our team, know that we will always design your health insurance plan with your best interests in mind.-
Listening to your specific needs. -
Responding to all inquiries and questions promptly and with a friendly attitude. -
Providing you with the best customer service in the senior health insurance industry, whether you have questions or are ready to move forward with a Medicare plan.
Our mission is to help give seniors the best Medicare assistance available so that they may understand the Medicare process and make an informed health coverage decision. We have the knowledge, skills, and experience to assist anyone interested in Medicare. Our personal goal is to become a lifetime resource for our clients and give them greater confidence in choosing their insurance plans.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 8 organizations which offer 82 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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NABC F.R.E.E. Offers Training for Greensboro First Responders
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More than 20 first responders from the Greensboro, N.C., area conducted hands-on training in emergency vehicle extrication on Aug. 21 to prepare for crash response in North Carolina’s Piedmont region thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program. The demonstration used vehicles donated by Farmers and tools provided by Hurst Jaws of Life, with support from Pinnacle Financial Partners.The education and guidance program was held at Pinnacle Financial Partners in High Point,...
More than 20 first responders from the Greensboro, N.C., area conducted hands-on training in emergency vehicle extrication on Aug. 21 to prepare for crash response in North Carolina’s Piedmont region thanks to the National Auto Body Council (NABC) First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program. The demonstration used vehicles donated by Farmers and tools provided by Hurst Jaws of Life, with support from Pinnacle Financial Partners.
The education and guidance program was held at Pinnacle Financial Partners in High Point, N.C., to help ensure drivers receive a prepared response in the event of an accident.
Today’s vehicles include multiple airbags, advanced technology and innovative safety systems that protect occupants but can complicate rescue operations. Electric and hybrid powertrains add additional considerations, requiring updated extrication tools and procedures.
“Anytime we can get our hands on real cars and use our tools to see how they’re going to react and work with the newer metals on these newer model cars is very important to us so that the first time we see it isn’t on an actual call,” said Captain Kelly Baker of the High Point Fire Department.
The NABC’s F.R.E.E. program provides free, hands-on training for first responders to practice extricating victims from modern vehicles. It focuses on navigating high-strength steel, advanced airbags and electric vehicle technology, often using salvaged vehicles.
“Pinnacle believes in supporting our communities, and we want to do things that are important to our team members, and we are so glad we were able to connect with the NABC for this important training,” said Shelly Stark, area manager for Pinnacle Financial Partners. “This is an opportunity to reinvest into our communities by supporting the local firefighters and helping them be more skilled in a controlled environment.”
Those in the community can support this NABC F.R.E.E. training in two ways — donate to the program directly or donate their unwanted or non-running vehicle through the Changing and Saving Lives Keys for Change program. They will receive a tax donation for their contribution, and proceeds will help train additional first responders across the country — and in their community.
For more information on NABC F.R.E.E., click here.
NC Lottery Pick 3 Day, Pick 3 Evening results for Aug. 30, 2026
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The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.Here's a look at Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026 results for each game:Winning Pick 3 numbers from Aug. 30 drawingDay: 8-6-2, Fireball: 1Evening: 6-1-9, Fireball: 4Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.Winning Pick 4 numbers from Aug. 30 drawingDay: 7-0-0-5, Fireball: 6Evening: 6-3-2-8, Fireball: 5Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.Winning Cash 5 numbers from Aug. 30 drawing04-07...
The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here's a look at Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Aug. 30 drawing
Day: 8-6-2, Fireball: 1
Evening: 6-1-9, Fireball: 4
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Aug. 30 drawing
Day: 7-0-0-5, Fireball: 6
Evening: 6-3-2-8, Fireball: 5
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from Aug. 30 drawing
04-07-13-26-30
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from Aug. 30 drawing
03-21-33-35-40
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Aug. 30 drawing
09-27-36-54-56, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
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NC Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 29, 2026
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The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.Here's a look at Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 results for each game:Winning Powerball numbers from Aug. 29 drawing18-56-62-65-67, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 2Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.Winning Pick 3 numbers from Aug. 29 drawingDay: 6-8-5, Fireball: 0Evening: 4-8-2, Fireball: 8Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.Winning Pick 4 numbers from Aug. 29 drawingDay: 4-1-0-5, ...
The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here's a look at Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Aug. 29 drawing
18-56-62-65-67, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Aug. 29 drawing
Day: 6-8-5, Fireball: 0
Evening: 4-8-2, Fireball: 8
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Aug. 29 drawing
Day: 4-1-0-5, Fireball: 3
Evening: 3-7-7-9, Fireball: 0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from Aug. 29 drawing
05-06-12-42-43
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Double Play numbers from Aug. 29 drawing
02-15-18-24-28
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Aug. 29 drawing
02-07-26-45-52, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All North Carolina Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. By mail, send a prize claim form, your signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID and social security card to: North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. Prize claims less than $600 do not require copies of photo ID or a social security card.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a prize claim form and deliver the form, along with your signed lottery ticket and government-issued photo ID and social security card to any of these locations:
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://nclottery.com/.
When are the North Carolina Lottery drawings held?
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Carolina Connect editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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