Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare: Making the Right Choice for Your Health & Budget

Dr. Brian Hodgkins, Melissa Diaz, and insurance broker Brian Bilhartz join host Bianca Rae to help seniors understand their Medicare options. The panel compares Original Medicare (fee-for-service) and Medicare Advantage, covering extra benefits like dental, vision, and hearing; out-of-pocket cost predictability; how care coordination works; and why Medicare Advantage often delivers better outcomes at a lower total cost — especially for seniors on fixed incomes in the Coachella Valley.