Bridge to Coverage - Independent Insurance Broker

03/07/2026

I’m excited to share that I recently celebrated the ribbon cutting for my new independent Medicare brokerage, Bridge to Coverage, conveniently located in our commercial building, Law Office Spaces in Mt. Lebanon.

Bridge to Coverage helps individuals who are aging into Medicare, as well as Pennsylvania residents who would benefit from a review of their current Medicare coverage.

Thank you to the South West Regional Chamber Of Commerce and everyone who has offered encouragement and support of the Alzheimer's Association as I launch Bridge to Coverage. I’m grateful to be part of such a supportive community!

02/26/2026

Hope to see you Friday!

Hope to see you all this Friday for our Ribbon Cutting!

01/21/2026

PACE program is a state benefit for low-income seniors to help with drug costs.

PACE and PACENET can help with prescription medication costs.

Eligibility:
✅ Age 65+
✅ PA Resident for 90+ days
✅ Income Guidelines
➡️ PACE (individual) = $14,500 or less
➡️ PACE (married couple) = $17,700 or less
➡️ PACENET (individual) = $14,501 to $33,500
➡️ PACENET (married couple) = $17,701 to $41,500

To learn more or apply call the PACE Hotline at 800-225-7223 or visit pa.gov/Aging/PACE.

01/15/2026

Thinking about changing your Medicare Advantage plan? There’s still time.

If you’re currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan and it’s not meeting your needs, you can make a change — now through March 31.

During this time, you may be able to:

- Switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan

- Return to Original Medicare

- Adjust your coverage to better fit your doctors, prescriptions, or budget

Reviewing your options now could help you save money, improve coverage, or gain access to providers that matter most to you.

Deadline: March 31

Questions? Talk with Laura Teufel, a licensed Medicare specialist, at 412-421-7123 to explore your options.

12/21/2025

The Extra Help program helps people with limited income and resources lower or cut Part D costs.

Contact me at 412-421-7123 to see if you qualify.

with Extra Help, you can cut your Medicare Part D (drug coverage) premium to $0 and lower your prescription drug copayments? Find out if you’re eligible: https://go.medicare.gov/44EOUre.

12/15/2025

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced Part A and Part B premiums and deductibles for 2026, along with Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts.

✔️ Quick Tip: CMS is the most reliable source for Medicare information.

2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles2026 Medicare Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment AmountsOn November 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and t...

12/02/2025

Reach out if you’d like a review of your upcoming plan.

11/30/2025

If you choose a Medicare Advantage plan, I’ll help you look up your doctors, specialists, and hospitals to make sure they’re in-network. It’s important to verify your network annually, as the specific hospitals and doctors in a plan's network can change annually due to contract negotiations.

If you want access to use the two major health systems in the region, both Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and UPMC, some Highmark plans and national insurers make this possible. Plans like Highmark Complete Blue PPO and Complete Blue PPO Signature cover both AHN and UPMC. However, not all Highmark plans accept UPMC in-network.

11/21/2025

I’m officially launching my own Medicare insurance brokerage right here in Pennsylvania, specializing in the Pittsburgh market.

My goal is simple: to give people turning 65 — and those already on Medicare — clear, simple guidance so they can feel confident about their coverage decisions. I help clients understand their options.

Excited to start this new chapter and serve my community!