--- title: "About Carrie Hagel — Independent Medicare Broker in Washington State" description: "Meet Carrie Hagel: 25 years in healthcare, licensed independent Medicare broker in Washington State. No-cost, year-round Medicare help for everyone — with special expertise helping veterans and military families." url: "https://medadviseinsurance.com/about/" --- About Carrie Hagel # Medicare is confusing. Having someone in your corner shouldn't be. I spent 25 years in healthcare before founding MedAdvise. Over those years, I saw how confusing Medicare can be, and how often people end up in coverage that does not truly fit their needs. I started this agency to give people a knowledgeable, trustworthy place to turn. As an independent broker, I do not work for any insurance company — I work for you. Together, we review your doctors, your prescriptions, and your budget. I compare the plan options available to you and explain the trade-offs in plain language, and the decision is always yours. Alongside Medicare plans, I also offer hospital indemnity coverage, which pays a set cash benefit for covered hospital stays. There is never a monetary exchange between me and my clients; I earn my living through the carriers I am contracted with. And my service does not end at enrollment — whenever something in your life changes, you can reach me directly. I am a Washington State University graduate and a Washington native. I help everyone with Medicare, and because much of my client base is retired military and their spouses, I also specialize in helping veterans coordinate Medicare alongside VA health care and TRICARE For Life. It is knowledge I am proud to put to work. ![Carrie Hagel, licensed independent Medicare broker](https://medadviseinsurance.com/images/carrie-headshot.jpg) At a glance 25 years in healthcareLicensed independent brokerWSU graduateWashington native · licensed in 7 states11 carriers represented ## What you can expect 01 Straight answers If a plan isn't a good fit, I'll say so. If staying put is your best move, I'll say that too. 02 No pressure, ever You'll never get a hard sell from me. Take the information, sleep on it, call me back with questions. 03 A person, not a call center When you call MedAdvise, you get me — directly, every time. ## Let's talk. No pressure — just answers. [Book a Free Plan Review](https://medadviseinsurance.com/contact/) · [(253) 256-1637](tel:+12532561637) --- MedAdvise Insurance Group (253) 256-1637 · TTY 711 Serving all of Washington State Also licensed in Oregon, Idaho, Texas, Nevada, Georgia & Florida [Privacy Policy](https://medadviseinsurance.com/privacy-policy/) · [SMS Terms](https://medadviseinsurance.com/sms-terms/) · [Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy](https://medadviseinsurance.com/consumer-health-data-privacy/) · [Accessibility](https://medadviseinsurance.com/accessibility/) We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 11 organizations which offer multiple products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. Not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program.