Wyandotte and Johnson counties
On the Kansas side, we help people in Wyandotte County, including Kansas City, Kansas, and all through Johnson County. That covers Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Prairie Village and the towns around them.
The plans you can choose depend on the county you live in. So we start with your ZIP code, your doctors and your medicines, then show you the plans we offer that fit.
The hospitals people want to keep
We hear it all the time: "I just want to keep my doctor." On this side of the line, people often name places like these:
- The University of Kansas Health System, with its main hospital in Kansas City, Kansas
- AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
- Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center, part of HCA Midwest Health
- Olathe Health
- Saint Luke's South in Overland Park
Hospital networks for Medicare Advantage plans can change every year, and sometimes during the year. We do not assume. We check your doctors and hospital against each plan we offer before you decide. See how we check.
Living near the state line
Many people in Johnson County see a specialist in Missouri, or use a hospital on the other side of the line. That is common here, and it is fine. What matters is the type of plan:
- Medicare Supplement plans work with any doctor or hospital in the country that takes Medicare. Crossing the state line does not change that.
- Medicare Advantage plans use networks. A plan may include your Kansas doctor but not your Missouri hospital, or the other way around. We check both.
Call us first so we can check your doctors. Send us the names of your doctors and hospital, in Kansas or Missouri. We will check the plans we offer before you pick one. Call (816) 307-6165 or book a free review.
Kansas rules are not the same as Missouri's
Parts A and B are federal, so they work the same way in both states. The Medicare Advantage and drug plans offered can differ by county. But each state sets some of its own rules for Medicare Supplement plans. Missouri has a yearly anniversary rule for switching Supplement plans. Kansas has its own rules. If you moved across the line, or are thinking about it, this can matter. See how Missouri and Kansas compare.
Free help in Kansas
SHICK. Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas is a free program. Trained community volunteers answer questions about Medicare and other insurance. Call 800-860-5260 or visit the SHICK page from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
Help paying Medicare costs. Kansas has Medicare Savings Programs that can help people with limited income pay some Medicare costs. You apply through KanCare, the Kansas Medicaid program, online or on paper. Learn more at kancare.ks.gov. If you think you might qualify, tell us and we will help you find the next step.
How we work
We are a local, independent agency based in Kansas City. Our help is free, the price of a plan is the same as going direct, and there is no pressure. Most people meet with us by phone or video. After you enroll, we stay with you. When your plan sends a letter about next year, or a doctor says they are leaving a network, call us and we will look at it together.
Questions people ask us
Where is the Medicare office in Overland Park or Johnson County?
Medicare does not have local walk-in offices. Social Security handles signing up for Parts A and B. You can apply online at ssa.gov, call 1-800-772-1213, or use the office locator at ssa.gov. For help choosing a plan, call us or SHICK.
Do you help people in Johnson County?
Yes. We help people in Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Prairie Village and across Johnson and Wyandotte counties, mostly by phone or video.
Are Medicare rules different in Kansas than in Missouri?
Medicare itself is the same in both states. But some state rules are different, especially for switching Medicare Supplement plans. Our Missouri vs Kansas page explains the main differences.
Where can I get free Medicare counseling in Kansas?
SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) is a free program with trained volunteers. You can call them at 800-860-5260.
Can I keep my doctor in Missouri if I live in Kansas?
Often, yes. With a Medicare Supplement, you can see any doctor who takes Medicare in either state. With a Medicare Advantage plan, you need to check the network. We do that for you.
Does it cost anything to work with you?
No. Our help is free, and the price of a plan is the same whether you enroll with us or go direct.