Episodes

  • Medicare Mailbag: Timing, Solutions Before 65, Group Coverage & More!

    Medicare Mailbag: Timing, Solutions Before 65, Group Coverage & More!
    Apr 3 2026
    This week’s show focused on listener questions about navigating Medicare and other health insurance issues, featuring Cortney Dale from Sunflower Insurance Solutions. Cortney addressed common mistakes, like prematurely enrolling in Medicare while still covered by an employer group plan, which can lead to tax penalties and complications with Health Savings Accounts (HSA). She emphasized the importance of consulting an expert before making Medicare decisions, especially if you plan to continue working past 65 and are eligible for group coverage. The team can help avoid costly errors by providing tailored advice and complimentary planning, ensuring listeners enroll in the right Medicare parts at the right time.

    The show also covered options for those retiring before age 65, including shopping the marketplace (Affordable Care Act plans), short-term health insurance, and supplemental products for specific needs. Cortney explained that Medicare Part B enrollment can be delayed for those with credible group coverage from employers with 20 or more people, and offered detailed guidance for prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D. Because Part D plans and drug needs change frequently, annual plan reviews are recommended.


    On this episode of Coffee with Cortney, insurance updates, information and local advise is given by Cortney Dale about how to handle the wild world of Medicare.

    For more information about Cortney Dale and Sunflower Insurance Solutions, visit: https://sunflowersenior.com/
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    15 mins
  • March Event!

    March Event!
    Mar 6 2026
    On this episode of Coffee with Cortney, insurance updates, information and local advise is given by Cortney Dale about how to handle the wild world of Medicare.

    For more information about Cortney Dale and Sunflower Insurance Solutions, visit: https://sunflowersenior.com/
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    15 mins
  • Services at Sunflower Insurance

    Services at Sunflower Insurance
    Feb 20 2026
    On this episode of Coffee with Cortney, insurance updates, information and local advise is given by Cortney Dale about how to handle the wild world of Medicare.

    For more information about Cortney Dale and Sunflower Insurance Solutions, visit: https://sunflowersenior.com/
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    15 mins
  • Unpacking Medicare Changes for 2026

    Unpacking Medicare Changes for 2026
    Feb 6 2026
    On this episode of Coffee with Cortney, insurance updates, information and local advise is given by Cortney Dale about how to handle the wild world of Medicare.

    For more information about Cortney Dale and Sunflower Insurance Solutions, visit: https://sunflowersenior.com/
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    15 mins
  • Reasons to Work with a Broker

    Reasons to Work with a Broker
    Jan 9 2026
    On this episode of Coffee with Cortney, insurance updates, information and local advise is given by Cortney Dale about how to handle the wild world of Medicare.

    For more information about Cortney Dale and Sunflower Insurance Solutions, visit: https://sunflowersenior.com/
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    15 mins
  • 2025 AEP Recap

    2025 AEP Recap
    Dec 26 2025
    On this episode of Coffee with Cortney, insurance updates, information and local advise is given by Cortney Dale about how to handle the wild world of Medicare.

    For more information about Cortney Dale and Sunflower Insurance Solutions, visit: https://sunflowersenior.com/
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    15 mins
  • Your Guide to Medicare Changes During Open Enrollment

    Your Guide to Medicare Changes During Open Enrollment
    Oct 31 2025
    On this week’s "Coffee with Cortney," Cortney Dale of Sunflower Insurance Solutions discussed the ongoing Medicare open enrollment period, which runs until December 7th. With changes coming in 2026—such as a new $2,100 out-of-pocket cap on covered prescription drugs and the elimination of the “donut hole”—Cortney encouraged listeners to review their plans. She emphasized that annual reviews are vital, as drug coverage, premiums, formularies, and pharmacy networks frequently change.

    On this episode of Coffee with Cortney, insurance updates, information and local advise is given by Cortney Dale about how to handle the wild world of Medicare.

    For more information about Cortney Dale and Sunflower Insurance Solutions, visit: https://sunflowersenior.com/
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    15 mins
  • 2025 Open Enrollment Period

    2025 Open Enrollment Period
    Oct 17 2025
    This week on "Coffee with Cortney," Cortney Dale of Sunflower Insurance Solutions discussed the pressures and opportunities of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period. Cortney emphasized the importance of having your existing plan reviewed—pointing out that shifting prescription drug formularies and new plan features, like lower co-pays and even some zero-premium options, mean that 2025 could bring unexpected savings or adjustments for many Kansans. Special attention was given to the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, which is driving down prices for several high-cost drugs, but Cortney stressed that these benefits only reach people in the right plans, so individual evaluation is key.

    On this episode of Coffee with Cortney, insurance updates, information and local advise is given by Cortney Dale about how to handle the wild world of Medicare.

    For more information about Cortney Dale and Sunflower Insurance Solutions, visit: https://sunflowersenior.com/
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    15 mins