Medicare help in Springfield, Missouri
Independent Medicare Broker in Springfield, Missouri
Benjamin Thompson is an independent Medicare insurance broker serving Springfield and surrounding southwest Missouri communities.
Compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Part D coverage based on your doctors, prescriptions, healthcare needs and budget. Consultations are available by telephone or virtually, with Springfield office appointments available when needed.
Medicare Guidance in Springfield, Missouri
Understand the primary ways to receive Medicare coverage and how each choice may affect your doctors, prescriptions and healthcare costs.
Medicare Advantage
Review plan networks, medical costs, prescription coverage and benefits before deciding whether Medicare Advantage fits your needs.
Learn about Medicare Advantage →Medicare Supplement
Compare Medigap options designed to help cover certain out-of-pocket expenses left by Original Medicare.
Learn about Medicare Supplements →Medicare Part D
Compare prescription drug coverage using your medications, dosages, preferred pharmacies and individual needs.
Learn about Medicare Part D →Who I Help With Medicare
I assist people at many different Medicare milestones—not only those enrolling for the first time.
- People approaching age 65
- Retirees leaving employer-sponsored insurance
- People losing other qualifying coverage
- Current Medicare beneficiaries reviewing coverage
- People moving into the Springfield area
- Veterans coordinating Medicare with VA benefits
- Families helping parents understand Medicare
- People trying to resolve a coverage problem
Local Help Without the Sales Pressure
Medicare coverage is personal. A plan that works well for someone else may not fit your doctors, prescriptions, budget or healthcare needs.
My job is to understand your situation, explain the available choices clearly and help you make an informed decision. I also remain available throughout the year when questions or coverage problems arise.
Meet Benjamin Thompson
An Independent Medicare Broker Who Stays Available
My name is Benjamin Thompson, founder of Thompson Medicare Brokerage. I established the agency to bring clarity, integrity and personal service to a process that often feels overwhelming.
I am an expert problem solver—not a high-pressure salesman. I take the time to understand your situation, explain your options clearly and remain available when questions or coverage problems arise after enrollment.
My wife, daughter and I live on our country homestead in the Missouri Ozarks. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the people who helped build the communities we enjoy today.
Springfield Medicare Resources
Explore local Medicare guides written to answer common questions from Springfield-area beneficiaries and families.
Getting started
Turning 65 in Springfield
Learn about enrollment timing, employer coverage and the Medicare decisions that commonly arise around age 65.
Read the turning 65 guide →Enrollment
Springfield Medicare AEP
Understand the Annual Enrollment Period, what can be reviewed and how to prepare without relying on plan details before they are public.
Read the Springfield AEP guide →Coverage comparison
Advantage vs. Supplement
Compare Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement coverage using costs, provider access and personal healthcare needs.
Compare the two approaches →Provider networks
CoxHealth, Mercy and Medicare
Learn why accepting Medicare and participating in a specific Medicare Advantage plan network are not necessarily the same thing.
Read the Springfield provider guide →What Clients Say About Working With Benjamin
Clients regularly mention clear explanations, thorough research and continued assistance after enrollment.
“Benjamin took the time to go over the different plans with me. He’s very knowledgeable and willing to assist. Benjamin let me know that if I had questions even after enrollment closed, to feel free to call.”— Melva Jones
“Benjamin has helped me for over two years. He has checked on me throughout the year and answers my questions any time I call him. Very knowledgeable, very kind and very trusting.”— Cathy Wallace
“We have worked with Ben Thompson over the past three years to find Medicare and Supplement plans. 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. I genuinely appreciate all of his efforts.”— Keziah Jordan
Reviews originally posted on Google. Individual experiences may vary.
Convenient Medicare consultations
Get Help Without Traveling Across Springfield
Personalized Medicare guidance is available from the comfort of your home. Telephone and virtual consultations make it easy to discuss your doctors, prescriptions, coverage and questions without traveling.
For clients who prefer a face-to-face conversation, office appointments are also available in Springfield with advance scheduling. Office visits are optional and are not required to work with Thompson Medicare.
A consultation can include:
- Reviewing your current coverage
- Checking individual doctors and facilities
- Reviewing prescriptions and preferred pharmacies
- Comparing potential healthcare costs
- Explaining enrollment periods and deadlines
- Coordinating Medicare with other coverage
- Answering questions in plain language
Springfield, Missouri Office Information
Telephone and virtual consultations are encouraged for convenience. Springfield office visits are available by appointment.
Thompson Medicare Brokerage
Address:
405 North Jefferson Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
Telephone:
(417) 420-1807
(855) 982-6525
Office visits:
By appointment only
Telephone Availability
| Monday | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM |
Please schedule an appointment before traveling to the Springfield office.
Springfield Medicare Questions
Do Medicare consultations cost anything?
No. Medicare consultations are available at no cost and without obligation.
Do I have to visit the Springfield office?
No. Most consultations can be completed conveniently by telephone or video. Springfield office meetings are available by appointment for clients who prefer to meet face-to-face.
What should I bring to a Medicare consultation?
Have your Medicare card if you already have one, your current insurance information, a complete medication list, preferred pharmacies, and the names and locations of your doctors and healthcare facilities.
Can you compare Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement coverage?
Yes. Benjamin can explain how the two approaches differ and help you evaluate available coverage based on your individual situation.
Do you help people who are turning 65?
Yes. Benjamin helps people understand enrollment timing, Medicare Parts A and B, prescription coverage and the decisions that commonly arise when approaching age 65.
Can you review my existing Medicare coverage?
Yes. Benjamin can review your current coverage and help you understand whether it continues to fit your doctors, prescriptions, healthcare needs and budget.
Can you check whether my CoxHealth or Mercy doctors participate?
Benjamin can help compare your individual doctors and facilities against the network information for the specific coverage you are considering. Provider participation should always be verified for the exact plan, location and applicable coverage year.
Get Medicare Help in Springfield, Missouri
Whether you are turning 65, retiring, moving or reviewing current coverage, you do not have to sort through Medicare alone.