Article by Jim Allsup

Frank Trafton, who began receiving an array of Medicare offers nearly a year before his 65th birthday in September. Before the offers began arriving, Mr. Trafton was unaware of how reaching Medicare-eligible age would affect not only him, but also his wife and son. He also had no idea how difficult his choices would be.An accountant since the 1970s, Mr. Trafton built a successful business with more than 300 current clients. His wife, Beth, was a successful Realtor. In the current housing market, however, they rely more heavily on his income, particularly to ensure their 16-year-old son Jordan, enjoys high school sports unfettered by financial concerns.Realizing how difficult it is to select a Medicare plan and prescription drug coverage, Mr. Trafton knew he needed help. His clients had always turned to him for expertise with their accounting and tax needs; he sought similar expertise with his healthcare decisions. He first learned about the help available from Allsup in a newspaper article.