Navigate Medicare with Confidence. Protect Your Retirement Health.
At The C & R Group, LLC, we help you take the guesswork out of Medicare. With dozens of plan options and confusing enrollment windows, Medicare decisions can feel overwhelming. We simplify the process and help you choose the right planābased on your needs, your budget, and your long-term financial strategy.
Led by Dr. Jose Gustavo Cardenas, a retired U.S. Army Finance Officer and Medicare planning specialist, our mission is to provide seniors, veterans, and caregivers with trustworthy, clear, and expert advice on one of the most important financial decisions of retirement.
š What We Offer
- Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan Comparison
Find the right plan to cover what Medicare Part A & B doesnātāwithout overpaying for coverage you donāt need.
- Medicare Advantage Plan Review (Part C)
Explore all-in-one alternatives that include dental, vision, hearing, and prescription drug coverage with coordinated care.
- Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) Analysis
Review and select the most cost-effective coverage for your medicationsābased on current needs and future risks.
- Enrollment Support & Annual Re-Evaluation
Avoid penalties and delays with hands-on guidance for initial enrollment, plan switching, or supplement integration.
- Veteran-Specific Medicare Planning
If you have TRICARE or VA benefits, we coordinate your Medicare choices to ensure you're covered without redundancy or cost conflicts.
š§ Why Medicare Planning Matters
Without proper guidance, retirees often:
- Miss important enrollment deadlines
- Choose plans that donāt fit their health or financial needs
- Pay for unnecessary coverage
- Leave themselves exposed to major out-of-pocket costs
We make sure you understand every option, eliminate unnecessary expenses, and choose a plan that keeps you protected nowāand in the years to come.
šÆ Who We Serve
- Seniors age 64+ preparing to enroll in Medicare
- Retirees managing their healthcare expenses
- Military veterans with VA or TRICARE coverage
- Children and caregivers supporting elderly parents
- Anyone unsure about the best path forward with Medicare
š Included Resources
All Medicare planning clients receive:
- A copy of Dr. Cardenasā book:
Insurance Essentials: Protecting Your Finances and Future
- Medicare Planning & Coverage Comparison Worksheet (coming soon)
- Annual Policy Check-In Call to ensure you stay on the best plan year after year
š Our team provides unbiased plan education and clear answersāso you never feel pressured or rushed.
š Medicare shouldnāt be a guessing game.
Weāll walk you through your options and help you make confident, informed choices.
š Schedule Your Medicare Coverage Review Today