Medicare Guidance Made Simple
Independent Medicare Broker Serving Missouri and Illinois
Thompson Medicare Brokerage
Independent Medicare Broker Serving Missouri and Illinois
Get clear, personalized Medicare guidance from Benjamin Thompson. Compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Part D coverage without high-pressure sales—and receive year-round help when questions or coverage problems arise.
Telephone and virtual consultations are available throughout Missouri and Illinois. In-person appointments are available in Springfield and the Houston/Texas County area with advance scheduling.
Medicare Guidance Built Around Your Needs
Your doctors, prescriptions, budget and healthcare priorities are personal. I’ll help you understand how the available coverage approaches work so you can make an informed decision.
Medicare Advantage
Review provider networks, prescriptions, copays, maximum out-of-pocket exposure and other plan considerations.
Learn About Medicare Advantage →Medicare Supplement
Understand how Medigap policies work alongside Original Medicare to help cover certain deductibles, copays and coinsurance.
Learn About Medicare Supplements →Medicare Part D
Compare prescription coverage using your medications, dosages, preferred pharmacies and expected out-of-pocket costs.
Learn About Medicare Part D →Who I Help With Medicare
I assist people at many different points in their Medicare journey, including:
- People approaching age 65
- Retirees leaving employer coverage
- Current beneficiaries reviewing coverage
- People moving to Missouri or Illinois
- Veterans coordinating Medicare with VA benefits
- Families helping parents understand Medicare
- Beneficiaries trying to solve a coverage problem
An Expert Problem Solver—not a High-Pressure Salesman
I take the time to understand your situation, explain your options clearly and help you evaluate coverage using your actual doctors, prescriptions and needs.
My service doesn’t end after enrollment. I remain available throughout the year when questions, billing issues or unexpected coverage problems arise.
Why Work With an Independent Medicare Broker?
Insurance companies explain their own products. An independent broker can help you compare different coverage approaches and carriers based on your individual situation.
My goal is to make sure you understand the tradeoffs and feel confident in your decision—whether you choose Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare with a supplement or another available approach.
Medicare Help in Missouri and Illinois
Most consultations are conveniently completed by telephone or virtually. Local, appointment-based assistance is also available in Springfield and the Houston/Texas County area.
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield Medicare Services
Get personalized Medicare guidance using your Springfield doctors, CoxHealth or Mercy providers, prescriptions, pharmacies and individual healthcare needs.
Visit the Springfield Location Page →Texas County, Missouri
Bucyrus and Houston-Area Medicare Services
Thompson Medicare Brokerage is headquartered in Bucyrus and serves Houston, Texas County and surrounding rural communities.
Visit the Bucyrus Location Page →Statewide Telephone and Virtual Consultations
Personalized assistance is available throughout Missouri and Illinois. If you live elsewhere, contact me to confirm whether I can assist directly or connect you with a trusted resource.
What Clients Say
Clients value clear explanations, careful research and knowing they can reach me when questions arise after enrollment.
“Benjamin has helped me for over two years. He has checked on me throughout the year and answers my questions on my insurance any time I call him.”— Cathy Wallace
“We have worked with Ben Thompson over the past three years. He is very knowledgeable and thorough with all the current plans.”— Kathy Kulovany
“Ben always does his research and does whatever he can to make sure my current plan suits my health needs to the best of his ability.”— Keziah Jordan
Reviews originally posted on Google. Individual experiences may vary.
Medicare Resources
Explore educational guides about Medicare enrollment, coverage choices, brokers and Missouri healthcare considerations.
Turning 65?
Learn the first steps for Medicare enrollment and the decisions that commonly arise around age 65.
Read the Turning 65 Guide →What Does a Broker Do?
Learn how a Medicare broker can help with comparison, enrollment and year-round service.
Why Use a Broker? →Agent vs. Broker
Understand the practical differences between Medicare agents and independent brokers.
Compare Agents and Brokers →Need Medicare Help?
See how personalized guidance can make the process easier and reduce confusion.
Get Medicare Help →Choosing Suitable Coverage
Review the factors that should be considered when evaluating Medicare Advantage coverage.
What Makes a Plan Suitable? →Missouri Medicare
Learn about Medicare providers and coverage considerations throughout the Show-Me State.
Explore Missouri Medicare →Meet Benjamin Thompson
I’m the founder of Thompson Medicare Brokerage and a licensed Medicare insurance broker. I created this agency to bring clarity, integrity and personal service to a process that often feels overwhelming.
My wife, daughter and I live on our country homestead in the Missouri Ozarks. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the people who helped build the communities we enjoy today, and I believe their healthcare questions deserve patience, respect and honest answers.
I’m here to solve problems, explain your options and remain available after enrollment—not disappear once paperwork is completed.
More About Benjamin
Medicare Brokerage Questions
Do Medicare consultations cost anything?
Do you represent only one insurance company?
Can you help me after I enroll?
Do you offer telephone or virtual consultations?
Can we meet in person?
Explore Medicare Coverage Online
If you prefer to begin independently, you can use the online tools below to review available Medicare Advantage and Part D coverage. I’m also available to answer questions and provide personalized guidance.
¹Additional options: ClearSpring, Molina, and BCBS Illinois are listed separately.
Get Clear, Personalized Medicare Guidance
Whether you’re turning 65, retiring, reviewing existing coverage or trying to solve a Medicare problem, you don’t have to figure it out alone.