PHK Health & Wealth LLC
Licensed Medicare Agents/Brokers proudly serving 16 states
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Turning 65, or already on Medicare?

Medicare Made Easy

We are local licensed agents. We explain how Medicare works, compare the plans we offer side by side, & help you enroll. You are never charged a fee for our help.

Call +1 860-453-9441
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30+ years Helping residents understand Medicare.
No fee, ever Our service is free to you, with no obligation to enroll in anything.
By phone Most clients meet by phone, in person at our Glastonbury office, or through home visits on special request.

Why clients call us

Medicare Has a Lot of Moving Parts. We Handle Them for You.

Choosing a plan is confusing, & the mail you are getting does not make it easier. We review your doctors, your prescriptions, & your budget, then walk you through the plans we offer & help you coordinate coverage that fits your needs.

Medicare Made Easy

  • How Medicare works.
  • The difference between Parts A, B, C, & D.
  • How the enrollment process works, so you do not incur penalties.
  • Based on your medical history, we map out a plan matching you with the right coverage at the best value.

Still on an employer plan

65 Plus & Still Working?

Have you ever taken the time to compare your employer plan against a Medicare plan? If not, you might be missing out.

We sit down & compare your employer coverage against the Medicare plans available in your area, line by line. Clients are often surprised by what they have been paying for. Many end up switching to a Medicare plan that provides much better protection at less cost.

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How we help

Four Ways We Work With You

Every one of these starts with a free conversation. There is no cost & no obligation.

New to Medicare, Start Here

A plain overview of how Medicare works, what you need to do to activate it, which deadlines matter, & which plan types fit your situation. We help you complete the applications.

Filling the Gaps in Medicare

Medicare does not cover everything. We offer umbrella coverage to help mitigate those gaps, including cancer, heart & stroke, overnight hospital, rehabilitation, & ambulance coverage.

Prescription Drug Coverage

We run a complete analysis of your prescriptions & compare the results across the plans we offer, so you can see exactly which plan covers your medications at the lowest price.

Long Term Care & Home Health

Custodial/long-term care is not covered by Medicare. We review the options with you, including home health care, assisted living, & skilled nursing, & explain how coverage works before you need it.

Beyond your health coverage

Retirement Planning

Going on Medicare is not the only major change when you retire. The way you handle your money changes too:

Retirement Strategy Shift

Transitioning into retirement requires a fundamental shift from building wealth to generating dependable cash flow. Our strategy pivots from capital accumulation to a disciplined income-generation model, transforming your lifetime savings into a reliable monthly paycheck.

By optimizing yields & prioritizing capital preservation, we structure your portfolio to protect against market volatility while maintaining purchasing power. This risk-managed approach ensures your fixed income remains stable, tax-efficient, & sustainable throughout your retirement.

The Fixed-Income Approach

  • Capital Preservation: Protect principal against market volatility.
  • Yield Optimization: Target reliable, recurring dividend & interest streams.
  • Inflation Shielding: Maintain purchasing power over a multi-decade retirement.
  • Tax Efficiency: Minimize drag during systematic portfolio withdrawals.

Worth asking about

You May Qualify for Help Paying Your Medicare Costs.

Your state & the federal government both run assistance programs for those under certain income & asset limits. These programs can help pay your Part B premium & lower what you pay for prescriptions. The limits change each year, & many who qualify never apply because they do not know the programs exist.

We check your eligibility during your consultation & help you fill out the paperwork if you qualify.

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Who we help

Service Areas

We are licensed in the following states. If you are not sure whether we can help in your area, just ask.

  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Iowa
  • Louisiana
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • New Jersey
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia

Client Reviews

What Our Clients Are Saying

★★★★★Sep 21, 2026

Patrick is the best. He is very educated in his field. Helps you make the best decision in choosing the best plans, that suits your needs. Makes sure you understand everything and asks if you have any questions or concerns.

Helped with: Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug, Vision Plans, Dental Plans

Marie S., verified client
★★★★★Nov 10, 2025

Patrick has always provided exceptional service over the years. I always feel confident and comfortable when discussing my insurance needs with him. I have recommended him to other family members and friends.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage

Aston D., verified client
★★★★★Oct 19, 2025

Patrick is the real deal. No high pressure techniques. He's a data driven guy and takes the time to listen to your needs and offers and explains the benefits of a plan that meets your particular situation.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Dental Plans, Prescription Drug, Vision Plans

John H., verified client
★★★★★Nov 11, 2025

Very knowledgeable about the various products. Looks out for his clients. Always available to answer any questions.

Helped with: Medicare Supplement, Prescription Drug, Dental Plans

Dennis L., verified client
★★★★★Nov 11, 2025

Incredible informative, and easy to understand all the options

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Prescription Drug, Dental Plans, Vision Plans, Critical Illness

Randy E., verified client
★★★★★Nov 10, 2025

Patrick is friendly, knowledgeable and well-versed in all the intricacies of the numerous Medicare advantage plans, as well as traditional Medicare. He explains the differences between plans in layman’s terms simplifying the decision process. My husband & I are confident that we are now enrolled in healthcare plans best suited to our individual needs. Let Patrick help you navigate the complexities of the Medicare system!

Helped with: Medicare Advantage

Patti J., verified client
★★★★★Nov 8, 2025

He takes his time & listens to see what ins is best for you.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug, Dental Plans, Vision Plans, Hospital Indemnity

Roxanne S., verified client
★★★★★Nov 7, 2025

Patrick explained my options clearly and concisely. I feel comfortable with the decisions I made. He has also responded quickly to questions I have emailed him since our meeting. I appreciate his help.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug, Dental Plans, Vision Plans

Evin R., verified client
★★★★★Nov 7, 2025

Very experienced, knowledgeable and helpful. Listened to and analyzed our specific facts, expected location and care needs. Payed particular attention to our high cost/drug tier RX scripts and limited dental & vision costs/exposure. Designed a customized solution using original Medicare adding separate medigap and RX plans budgeted at affordable monthly premiums, avoiding large unanticipated expenses and capping annual out of pocket expenses. Avoided Advantage Plan large upfront deductibles which would be forfeited in event of moving to another state with new carriers.

Helped with: Prescription Drug, Medicare Supplement, Dental Plans, Vision Plans

Tom S., verified client
★★★★★Nov 6, 2025

Great guy, very pleasant and knowledgeable. He takes the time to explain everything in detail so that you understand exactly what you’re getting. Very accommodating.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug, Dental Plans, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity

Robert L., verified client
★★★★★Nov 4, 2025

Patrick is very knowledgeable and was very helpful. He was able to help my husband whose insurance is being canceled next year. He helped with additional dental and hospital indemnity coverage. A real nice guy that explained the features of the different plans and was able to answer all our questions. It was indeed a pleasure meeting him and he provided excellent customer service.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Dental Plans, Hospital Indemnity, Prescription Drug, Vision Plans

Roberto H., verified client
★★★★★Nov 3, 2025

Did his research, he was well prepared

Helped with: Medicare Advantage

Paula P., verified client
★★★★★Oct 29, 2025

Friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Prescription Drug

John S., verified client
★★★★★Oct 26, 2025

Patrick has been my agent for 10+ years now and he has never steered me wrong. He has my best interests at heart.

Helped with: Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Dental Plans, Vision Plans

Rachel M., verified client
★★★★★Oct 25, 2025

I have worked with Patrick for many years. He has consistently provided me courteous, competant, and professional advice and direction. I am satisfied with his performance.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Prescription Drug

Richard A., verified client
★★★★★Oct 24, 2025

Very informative and knowledgeable. Pleasant and professional

Helped with: Medicare Advantage

Lorie-ann P., verified client
★★★★★Oct 24, 2025

He is professional, knowledgeable, easy to communicate with.

Helped with: Medicare Supplement

Helga P., verified client
★★★★★Oct 22, 2025

easy to work with, always well prepared

Helped with: Medicare Advantage

Stephen W., verified client
★★★★★Oct 21, 2025

Patrick is thorough, he listens to your questions and provides you with information that you can understand.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage

Maria R., verified client
★★★★★Oct 20, 2025

Very Honest easy to talk with very knowledgeable regarding health plans

Helped with: Medicare Advantage

Shirley R., verified client
★★★★★Oct 20, 2025

Have worked with Patrick for a number of years and have always been satisfied with his service.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage

Louise S., verified client
★★★★★Oct 20, 2025

Patrick is the type of person that I would trust and recommend to anyone looking for a honest, straightforward, trustworthy person. If he can’t help it’s because there is no other recourse. Very personable and knowledgeable with the products. No gimmicks, period!

Helped with: Dental Plans, Vision Plans

Mirna R., verified client
★★★★★Oct 19, 2025

Very helpful

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement

Mariette P., verified client
★★★★★Oct 18, 2025

Very informatve,He explained all the differant plans and was helpful with the plan I decided on

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Prescription Drug, Vision Plans, Dental Plans

Jerry V., verified client
★★★★★Oct 18, 2025

He is very knowledgeable and helpful in my insurance policy.

Helped with: Prescription Drug, Dental Plans, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, Long Term Care, Short Term Care

Deborah R., verified client
★★★★★Oct 17, 2025

Patrick has always done a great job with my Medicare plans.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Short Term Care

Joan W., verified client
★★★★★Oct 14, 2025

Helpful and well informed.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage

Ted Z., verified client
★★★★★Oct 14, 2025

Very helpful

Helped with: Medicare Supplement

Mariette P., verified client
★★★★★Oct 12, 2025

Patrick is awesome! Professional, helpful, and caring. I feel so blessed to have someone I can rely on and keeps me informed, and updated with Medicre insurance programs.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Dental Plans, Vision Plans

Michelle S., verified client
★★★★★Oct 11, 2025

Very knowledgeable.

Helped with: Medicare Supplement, Prescription Drug, Dental Plans, Vision Plans, Hospital Indemnity

Patrick C., verified client
★★★★★Oct 11, 2025

He's a great communicator, he's like family my whole family has been helped by Patrick. For several years. I would recommend him to anyone that needs to understand Medicare, medicaid and life insurance. Or just to share.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Dental Plans, Vision Plans, Prescription Drug

Hilda N., verified client
★★★★★Oct 11, 2025

Patrick is very knowledgeable about Medicare and all the plans that are out there, once I gave him all my information, doctors, medications I take he set me up with an advantage plan which I am very pleased with, once a year we get together and he explains the pros and cons within all the plans and then we both decide which plan is the best for me for the following year. Thanks Patrick

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement

Donald K., verified client
★★★★★Oct 10, 2025

I feel truly blessed that we connected when I was looking for someone to help me with Medicare. Each year Patrick's help and support with medical insurance secures for me that I will be covered in the best way possible. I thank him for all his time, understanding and continuing to providing dedicated, resourceful advice to me.

Michele S., verified client
★★★★★Oct 9, 2025

Very knowledgeable and experienced. Great help.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage

Peter D., verified client
★★★★★Oct 8, 2025

I trust Patrick with my Medicare needs and questions. He listens to our concerns and is very knowledgeable and helpful, he returns calls and responds very quickly. I have referred some of my friends to Patrick. Great guy to work with.

Helped with: Medicare Advantage, Dental Plans, Prescription Drug, Vision Plans, Long Term Care

Maggie M., verified client

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Bring your questions, your prescription list, & your current plan card if you have one. We will take it from there. The consultation is free & you are never obligated to enroll.

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About us

Who We Are

PHK Health & Wealth LLC proudly serves 16 states, helping eligible Medicare beneficiaries. We work closely with every customer we serve, taking the time to understand their unique situation & helping them make better informed decisions about their health coverage.

We believe in integrity & transparency, communicating clearly & treating you the way we would treat family. Whether you are reaching out for the first time or coming back for your yearly review, we are glad to serve you.

Patrick Keaveny, licensed Medicare agent at PHK Health & Wealth LLC The PHK Health & Wealth office entrance, glass doors opening onto the reception desk.

Our Mission

To provide a professional, reliable experience built on trust, clear communication, & genuine care for every client we serve.

How We Are Paid

Our service costs you nothing. We are compensated by the insurance carriers we represent, not by you, & there is never an obligation to enroll in anything we show you.

Our values

What We Hold Ourselves To

Integrity

We do what we say we will do. Honest communication & dependable follow-through are the foundation of how we work.

Transparency

We pride ourselves on open communication. We consider ourselves educators more than salesmen, so you get a clear & unbiased explanation of your options & the room to decide for yourself.

Clarity

No jargon & no pressure. We explain your options in plain language & give you the time you need to think them over.

Availability

We are here after you enroll, not just before. Call us with questions about a claim, a bill, or a change to your plan.

How We Are Held Accountable

Many people worry that agents will simply recommend the plan with the highest commission. Medicare sets strict rules on how agents are compensated & how plans may be presented, specifically to prevent that. Those rules exist so our recommendation reflects what fits your needs & represents the best value for you, not what benefits us.

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Get in Touch

Have a question or ready to get started? Book an appointment below & you will receive our undivided attention, or call us during business hours.

Business name
PHK Health & Wealth LLC
Address
124 Hebron Ave., Suite 3B-1, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Business hours
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Frequently asked questions

Common Questions

Medicare throws a lot of terms & deadlines at you at once. Here are the questions we get asked most, answered plainly.

Cannot find what you are looking for? Reach out through our Contact page.

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Working With Us

Call us at +1 860-453-9441, or better yet, schedule an appointment so you receive our undivided attention. You can also email us using the details on our Contact page.

Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can make accommodations outside these hours on request, so let us know what works for you & we will do our best to fit it in.

Booking an appointment is the quickest way to get dedicated time with an agent. If you call, text, or email instead, we aim to respond within one business day.

No. There is no fee for our service & no obligation to enroll in anything. We are compensated by the insurance carriers we represent, not by the clients we help.

If you have opted in to receive text messages from us, you may receive occasional updates or replies by SMS. Message and data rates may apply and message frequency varies. You can opt out at any time by replying to let us know you would like to opt out, or by telling your agent, & reply HELP for assistance. We never sell or share your phone number for third-party marketing.

Our office is at 124 Hebron Ave., Suite 3B-1, Glastonbury, CT. We are licensed in 16 states, & most clients meet with us by phone. The full list of service areas is on our home page.

Getting started is easy. Book an appointment at a time that suits you, or call us during business hours & a licensed agent will take it from there.

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Medicare FAQs

Medicare is divided into four parts that work together:

  • Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, & some home health care.
  • Part B (Medical Insurance) covers doctor visits, outpatient care, preventive services, & some medical supplies.
  • Part C (Medicare Advantage) is an alternative to Original Medicare offered by private insurers. It bundles Part A & Part B, often includes Part D, & may add extras like vision or dental.
  • Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) helps pay for prescription medications.

You must have Part A &/or Part B before you can enroll in Part C or Part D.

Most people get a seven-month Initial Enrollment Period built around their 65th birthday. It begins three months before your birthday month, includes your birthday month, & ends three months after. Enrolling inside this window is the simplest path & keeps you clear of penalties.

If you miss your Initial Enrollment Period & do not have other creditable coverage, such as qualifying employer insurance, you may owe late enrollment penalties on Part B & Part D. These penalties are added to your premium & typically last for as long as you have coverage. The longer the delay, the larger the penalty.

No. Medicare covers a great deal, but it is not free. Most people pay no premium for Part A if they have enough work history, but Part A still carries a deductible for each benefit period. Part B has a standard monthly premium plus an annual deductible. Part D premiums vary by plan, & you share prescription costs through copays or coinsurance. Supplemental (Medigap) or Medicare Advantage plans can help reduce what you pay out of pocket.

Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted nationwide by most doctors & hospitals. You can pair it with a standalone Part D plan & a Medigap policy, but it does not include dental, vision, or hearing benefits.

Medicare Advantage (Part C) is offered by private insurers, often designed as managed care networks that may carry a lower premium. Plans commonly bundle prescription, dental, & vision coverage, but they operate through provider networks such as HMOs & PPOs.

Those who travel frequently often prefer Original Medicare for its nationwide access. Those who want bundled benefits in a single plan often lean toward Advantage.

Medigap, also called supplemental insurance, is sold by private companies to cover the gaps left by Original Medicare. Depending on the plan, it can help pay deductibles, copayments, & coinsurance. You must be enrolled in Original Medicare to buy a Medigap policy. Medigap cannot be paired with a Medicare Advantage plan.

You get a one-time six-month Medigap open enrollment period that starts when you are 65 & enrolled in Part B. During that window you can buy any Medigap plan sold in your area without medical underwriting. Once it closes, insurers may deny you coverage or charge more based on your health history. This is the single most time-sensitive decision in Medicare.

IRMAA is an income-related surcharge added to your Part B & Part D premiums if your income exceeds certain thresholds. Medicare bases the determination on your reported income from two years prior, so a high-earning year before retirement can follow you into your first years of coverage. The thresholds & surcharge amounts are set annually.

Not necessarily. If you have had a qualifying life-changing event such as retirement, you can file Form SSA-44 to request that Medicare reconsider your surcharge using your current income instead of the income from two years ago.

Annual Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7 each year. During that period you can switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage or back, change Advantage plans, & add or change a Part D drug plan.

Yes. Premiums, provider networks, & drug formularies change every year, & a plan that fit you last year may not fit you now. Before you review, make a list of your current prescriptions & doctors. That list is what turns a guess into an informed comparison.

Four come up again & again:

  1. Missing enrollment deadlines, which triggers lasting penalties.
  2. Assuming Medicare covers everything. It does not cover routine dental, hearing aids, eyeglasses, cosmetic surgery &/or long-term care.
  3. Not checking the provider network, which matters most with Advantage plans.
  4. Ignoring prescription formularies, since a drug may not be covered or may cost more than expected.

Start early & learn your options at least three to six months before you turn 65. Use trusted sources such as licensed agents & brokers to explore & compare plans. Keep records of your enrollment dates, plan letters, & current prescriptions. Then work with your licensed agent, who can walk you through how the options apply to your specific situation. There are no silly Medicare questions, only expensive mistakes made from not asking.

Book a time with us & we will walk through it together.

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