How One Retired Garden Grove Teacher Saved $400/Month on Medicare Without Reducing Coverage

Marian, a retired teacher in Garden Grove, cut $400/month in Medicare costs by switching plans—without losing her doctor. Find out how you can save too.

Alex Kheder

5/30/2025

How a Retired Garden Grove Teacher Saved $400/Month on Medicare — Without Changing Doctors

Many retired public workers — especially teachers — unknowingly overpay for health insurance. That was the case for Marian, a retired schoolteacher from the Garden Grove Unified School District, who was shelling out nearly $400/month on her Medicare plan.

What she didn’t realize?
She could keep her doctor, medical group, and coverage — all with a $0/month premium.

💡 How We Helped Marian Save on Medicare

When Marian reached out, she thought she was stuck with expensive premiums just to stay with her trusted physician and network.

After a quick review, we found her a Medicare Advantage plan that:

  • Covered her preferred doctor and medical group

  • Added extra benefits (like dental, vision, and more)

  • Reduced her premium to $0/month

Her reaction?
Shock… that no one had told her.
Frustration… that her school district never offered guidance after retirement.

🚫 Why Many Retirees Miss Out

Sadly, this is common. Most HR departments, school districts, and unions don’t provide post-retirement Medicare education.

When we offered to give a free Medicare education session to retirees at Garden Grove Unified School District, they declined.

That’s why we’re passionate about empowering retirees to explore all their Medicare options — before and after leaving work.

✅ Is Your Medicare Plan Working for You?

If you're retired and paying premiums, ask yourself:

  • Could I keep my doctor for less?

  • Are there better plans available in my ZIP code?

  • Am I missing out on valuable extra benefits?

💬 “I didn’t know I had options. I wish someone told me this earlier.” – Marian, Garden Grove Retiree

🎯 What You Can Do Today

Let us help you find out if you're overpaying —                   with no cost and no pressure.

✅ Keep your doctor
✅ Save money
✅ Learn all your options

👉 Schedule your FREE Medicare Plan Review today — like Marian, you might be overpaying and not even know it.