I'm Irene Botouroglou — a licensed Medicare insurance agent helping individuals, families, and Medicare-eligible adults across all 67 Florida counties find the plan that fits their doctors, their prescriptions, and their budget. Based in Tampa Bay, serving statewide. Clear answers, patient guidance, and someone who picks up the phone the next time you call. Consultations in English and Greek. My services are always free to you.
Whether you're aging into Medicare, changing coverage for the first time, or trying to decide if your current plan still makes sense — I'll help you understand how each option works, in plain English, and walk you through enrollment when you're ready.
Plans that bundle hospital, medical, and usually drug coverage, and that may provide additional benefits not covered by Original Medicare. I'll help you understand the network, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums so you know exactly what you're getting.
Learn morePlans G, N, and high-deductible G that sit on top of Original Medicare and pick up most of what it doesn't. If predictable costs and broad doctor access matter more to you than a low monthly premium, this is the conversation we need to have.
Learn moreI'll review your medication list against the plan formulary — because the "cheapest plan" isn't the right one if it puts your prescriptions on a higher tier. We'll make sure the plan covers what you actually take, at a price that makes sense.
Check my drugsOnce we pick the plan, I stay with you. Appeals, prior authorizations, annual reviews, life-event updates — you don't start over every year with a new person who doesn't know your file.
How it works
Insurance is a tool, not a trap. My job is making sure you know which one you’re actually holding. — Irene B.
I started in insurance because a family member was sold coverage that didn't cover the condition she had. That's a story I hear too often. IBHins exists so Floridians across all 67 counties — from Miami to Pensacola, Jacksonville to Key West, and everywhere in between — don't end up in the same spot: reading the wrong fine print, enrolled in the wrong plan, finding out at the pharmacy counter. My promise is simple: I'll explain everything until it makes sense, and I won't enroll you in anything you wouldn't choose for yourself.
A short video walkthrough of the basics — handy if you’re newly eligible or helping a parent through enrollment.
A few sentences on Google really helps other Floridians find me when they’re searching for a Medicare agent. Scan with your phone, or click through.
MOOP, MAPD, formulary tier, IRMAA — I'll translate the jargon and never use it to make you feel small.
Every recommendation starts with your provider list and your medication list — so the plan you enroll in actually fits how you use care.
No call centers, no scripts, no handoffs. When you call, you get me — and I already know your file.
There's no fee for my help — consultation, enrollment, or ongoing support. You never pay me directly. Ever.
I've watched too many people avoid this because the industry made it feel scary. It isn't. Here's exactly how working with me looks — from first conversation to the day your card arrives.
A 30-minute conversation — free, no pitch. I learn your doctors, medications, budget, and what coverage actually means for you.
I look at your doctors, medications, and budget, then identify the plan that best fits — and explain exactly how it works before you commit to anything.
We meet again — in person, phone, or video. I walk you through the options that best fit your needs, explain why, and answer every last question.
I handle the paperwork. Your cards arrive. And every year at renewal, I review again — because your needs change, plans change, and you deserve both.
Every household is different. Here are the main plan types you'll hear about — what each one covers, who it's designed for, and how it fits into the bigger picture.
The federal foundation. I'll help you decide whether this alone is enough, or whether a supplement or Advantage plan on top of it makes more sense for you.
Plans that combine your Medicare coverage and may provide additional benefits not covered by Original Medicare. I'll help you understand the network, prior auth, and out-of-pocket max.
Plans G, N, and high-deductible G. I'll explain why the cheapest premium today often isn't the cheapest plan long-term.
I'll review your medication list against the plan formulary — because the right plan is the one that actually covers what you take.
For those with both Medicare and Medicaid, or with qualifying chronic conditions. I'll help you check whether you qualify.
Every review is from a verified client who worked with me on their Medicare or health coverage. I don't write them, I don't edit them, and I don't pay for them — just honest feedback from the people I've had the privilege to help.
Pick a time that works for you — the calendar on the right shows my live availability. Prefer to talk first? Call or text. Prefer to show up in person? My office is in Clearwater (Tampa Bay area), serving clients across all 67 Florida counties.
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Current updates from CMS, the Medicare Rights Center, and other trusted sources — the kind of policy changes that actually affect your premium, your drug coverage, and your enrollment options.
CMS has not published the 2027 figures. Until it does, the official 2026 numbers apply, including Part B's income-related adjustment brackets (IRMAA). This page will be updated when the 2027 amounts are released.
See the 2026 fact sheet →Once your prescription drug spending hits $2,100 in 2026, you pay $0 for covered drugs the rest of the year. In 2027 the cap is $2,400 and no plan may have a deductible above $700 ($615 in 2026). The cap was $2,000 in 2025, and most plans now offer a monthly Prescription Payment Plan to spread the cost.
See the official numbers →CMS finalized policy changes affecting D-SNP integration, Star Ratings, and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.
Read the fact sheet →Initial Enrollment, Annual Election, MA OEP, Special Enrollment Periods — bookmark this one.
View the calendar →Two calculators and a wizard I built for clients who want to do their own math first. No lead capture, no funnel. Just the numbers and the timeline you came for.
Ask me directly — no form, no chatbot, no hold music. I answer my own emails.
ibotnsure@gmail.comZero. Licensed agents are paid a flat commission by the insurance company when a plan enrolls — that compensation is built into the plan and doesn't come out of your pocket. Your premium is identical whether you enroll through me, enroll online by yourself, or call a 1-800 number. The only difference is whether someone walks through the plan with you first.
Advantage (Part C) bundles your Medicare into one plan with network-based care, and it may provide additional benefits not covered by Original Medicare. A Supplement (Medigap) sits on top of Original Medicare, but gives you nationwide doctor access and very predictable out-of-pocket costs. Neither is universally better — it depends on how you use care and how you feel about monthly cost vs. per-visit cost. That's the conversation.
That's the first thing we check. Give me your doctors and I'll verify network status across every plan you qualify for — before we even talk premiums. A cheap plan that drops your cardiologist isn't cheap.
The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7. The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment runs January 1 – March 31. But there are also Special Enrollment Periods for moves, losing coverage, qualifying for Extra Help, and more — those can happen any time of year. When we talk, I'll tell you which one applies to you.
Three to six months before your 65th birthday is ideal. Your Initial Enrollment Period is a seven-month window — three months before your birthday month, the month itself, and three after. Missing it can mean permanent penalties. The earlier we start, the calmer this is.
Happy to review. Bring your summary of benefits and your medication list. If your current plan is the right fit, I'll tell you — and you'll sleep better. If something else would serve you better, I'll explain why. Either way, the call is free.
I'm licensed and appointed in all 67 Florida counties. My office is based in Clearwater (Tampa Bay area), but I serve Medicare-eligible clients statewide through in-person meetings, phone consultations, and virtual appointments. From Pensacola to Miami, Jacksonville to Key West — if you're in Florida, I can help.
If you're searching for a Medicare agent near you in the Tampa Bay area, my office is in the Countryside area of Clearwater (33761) — a short drive from Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Largo, Tarpon Springs, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. We can meet in person, by phone, or by video, whichever is easiest for you. Wherever you are, look for an agent who is licensed in Florida, clear about which insurance companies they represent, and willing to check your doctors and prescriptions before talking plans.