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Brian Smith
Brian Smith
Health & Medicare Insurance Broker

Insurance made simple, personal, and pressure-free.

Independent guidance for Medicare, ACA Marketplace, dental, vision, life, and more — across FL, GA, OH, TN, and LA. My help costs you nothing.

5 statesFL, GA, OH, TN & LA
$0 costMy guidance is always free to you
5.0 ★16 Google reviews from real clients
Year-roundSupport long after you enroll
A Guide You Can Trust

Choosing health insurance can feel like reading a foreign language.

Deductibles, networks, enrollment windows, metal tiers, Medigap versus Advantage — it is a lot, and the stakes are personal. My name is Brian Smith, and I am an independent Health and Medicare insurance broker. My whole job is to translate all of that into plain English, help you weigh your real options, and make sure the plan you choose actually fits your life and your budget. There is never any pressure, and my help costs you nothing.

I work with individuals, families, and people approaching or already on Medicare across five states. Because I am independent, I am not tied to a single insurance company — I represent many carriers, so I can compare plans side by side and recommend what is genuinely best for you.

Where Do I Start?

Every kind of coverage, one trusted guide

Most people come to me for one need and discover I can help with several. Choose the coverage you are curious about, or call me and we will figure it out together.

Why A Broker

Why work with a broker at all?

A common myth is that using a broker costs extra or leads to a higher premium. It does not. Insurance prices are set by the carriers and regulators; you pay the same monthly premium whether you enroll on your own or with my help. What you gain is a knowledgeable advocate who does the comparison shopping, explains the fine print, handles the paperwork, and stays available all year — not just during enrollment season.

I also take compliance seriously, which protects you. For Medicare conversations, I follow federal rules to the letter, including completing a Scope of Appointment before we discuss specific Medicare Advantage or Part D plans, and only contacting you after you have given permission.

How It Works

What to expect when we work together

1

We talk about you

Our first conversation is about your health, your budget, the doctors and prescriptions you want to keep, and what you are hoping insurance will do for you. No script, no pressure.

2

I compare your options

I present your choices clearly, side by side, and explain the trade-offs in plain language. You make the decision at your own pace, and I take care of the enrollment paperwork.

3

I stay in your corner

I stay available all year for questions, claims, and ID cards, plus an annual review each fall to make sure your plan still fits as prices and your needs change.

Three Easy Ways To Meet

Choose whatever is most comfortable

Google Reviews

What clients are saying

Plan Ahead

Medicare & ACA Enrollment Periods — 2027

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
GEP
AEP
OEP
General Enrollment (GEP) — Jan 1 to Mar 31 Annual Enrollment (AEP) — Oct 15 to Dec 7 ACA Open Enrollment (OEP) — Nov 1 to Dec 15

Initial Enrollment (IEP)

  • A seven-month window around your 65th birthday (three months before, your birthday month, and three months after).

General Enrollment (GEP)

  • January 1 – March 31, 2027.
  • For those who missed their IEP and are not in a Special Enrollment Period.
  • Coverage starts the month after you sign up.

Annual Enrollment (AEP)

  • October 15 – December 7, 2026.
  • Switch, drop, or join Medicare Advantage and/or Part D plans.
  • Changes take effect January 1, 2027.

ACA Open Enrollment (OEP)

  • November 1 – December 15, 2026 for coverage starting January 1, 2027.
  • Enroll in or change federal Marketplace plans.

ACA Special Enrollment (SEP)

  • Generally a 60-day window after a qualifying life event.
  • Proof of the event is required.
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does it cost anything to work with you?

No. My services are completely free to you. Insurance prices are set by the carriers, so you pay the same premium whether you enroll on your own or with my help.

What if I already have coverage?

I am glad to review your current plan at no cost and tell you honestly whether it still fits or whether a better option is available. Sometimes the best advice is to keep what you have.

Which kinds of insurance can you help with?

Medicare, ACA health, dental, vision, life, final expense, and supplemental coverage — all coordinated through one trusted advisor instead of several.

How do we begin?

Reach out by video, phone, or in person, and we will have a relaxed conversation about your needs. There is never any obligation.

Get in Touch

Ready to talk it through?

There is no cost and no obligation — just honest answers to your questions. Reach out however is easiest for you.

Send a message

I typically reply within one business day.


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Visits available within about 30 miles of Riverview, Florida, including Apollo Beach, Sun City Center, and Brandon.

Licensed & Local

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Hours

Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm ET, with flexible evening and weekend appointments by request.

Call Brian now: (727) 222-1114