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    Omaha Health, Medicare, and Life Insurance Broker

    Clear Medicare and health insurance guidance from a licensed advisor. Free consultations.

    5.0· 58 Reviews
    1,284+ Families Helped
    Independent - Not Tied to One Carrier
    Multi-Carrier Comparisons
    Omaha-Based · Serving Nebraska, Iowa & Other Licensed States
    Nick Depke, independent insurance broker

    Why I Do This Differently

    I became an insurance broker after watching my own parents struggle with Medicare. They were overwhelmed by conflicting information and pushy sales tactics.

    That's when I realized: people don't need another salesperson. They need an educator. Someone who will answer their questions honestly - even if it means recommending they don't buy certain coverage.

    As an Omaha-based independent broker serving clients in Nebraska, Iowa, and other licensed states, I'm not tied to any single insurance company. I've helped 1,284+ families review coverage. With access to 200+ carriers, I compare relevant options from the carriers I represent based on your location, product needs, and availability.

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    Types of Insurance We Help With

    From Medicare enrollment in Omaha to self-employed health insurance across Nebraska - we answer the questions others avoid, including pricing, honest comparisons, and when not to buy certain coverage.

    Medicare

    Compare Medicare Supplement vs. Advantage plans, understand Parts A through D, enrollment periods, and costs. Omaha-based, serving Nebraska, Iowa, and other licensed states.

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    Health Insurance

    ACA marketplace plans, subsidies, individual and family coverage, plus self-employed health insurance options in Nebraska. We help you understand what you're buying.

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    Life Insurance

    Term vs. permanent, how much you need, costs by age. No one-size-fits-all recommendations - just honest analysis based on your family's needs.

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    Supplemental Benefits

    Dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance. Honest analysis of when supplemental coverage makes sense and when it doesn't.

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    We Compare Options From Represented Carriers, Including

    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    UnitedHealthcare
    Aetna
    Humana
    Cigna
    Mutual of Omaha
    Anthem.
    Molina Healthcare
    Oscar Health
    Medica
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    Physicians Mutual
    ManhattanLife

    Access to 200+ carriers. Carrier and product availability varies by location. As an independent agency, we are not limited to a single carrier.

    Who We Help

    Turning 65, starting a business, or just looking for better coverage: we give you the unbiased guidance to decide with confidence.

    Turning 65 & New to Medicare

    We walk you through Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, then compare Supplement and Advantage plans side by side.

    Current Medicare Beneficiaries

    We review your current coverage and check that you are not overpaying, especially during Annual Enrollment.

    Self-Employed Individuals

    Compare health insurance options, ACA marketplace plans, and subsidies based on your actual income.

    Small Business Owners

    We compare group health insurance from multiple carriers so you can offer competitive benefits without overspending.

    Families & Individuals

    From family marketplace coverage to life insurance and supplemental benefits, we match options to your budget.

    How Working With Us Works

    A practical three-step review that starts with your actual doctors, prescriptions, costs, and priorities.

    Step 1

    Share What Matters

    For Medicare, bring your current plan notice, medications, pharmacies, doctors, and priorities. For under-65 coverage, share household, income, ZIP, provider, and prescription details.

    Use the intake first or call Nick

    Step 2

    We Compare Your Options

    Nick compares relevant available options from represented carriers, including premiums, expected costs, networks, drug coverage, and tradeoffs.

    Availability varies by location and product

    Step 3

    You Choose - or Don't

    Keep your current coverage when it still fits, or enroll in another option when it is suitable and you are eligible.

    No obligation · Keep your current plan if it's best

    What to expect from the review

    • A focused conversation about your situation and priorities
    • A comparison of relevant options available through represented carriers
    • Honest guidance - if you don't need to change, we'll tell you
    • No cost to you, ever - brokers are paid by insurance carriers
    Saved $340/month
    "Nick saved us over $340/month on our family health insurance. We were paying $820 on COBRA after my husband changed jobs - Nick found us a marketplace plan with better coverage for $475. We had no idea we qualified for subsidies."

    Katie B.

    Family of 4 · Omaha, NE

    Avoided costly coverage gap
    "I was about to sign up for the first Medicare Advantage plan I found. Nick showed me a Supplement plan that costs $47 more per month but saves me thousands if I ever need surgery. He walked me through every scenario with zero pressure."

    Max S.

    Turning 65 · Medicare enrollee

    $62/month after subsidies
    "As a self-employed photographer, I assumed I couldn't afford real health insurance. Nick found me a Silver plan for $62/month after subsidies - and showed me how to deduct it on my taxes. The whole call took 20 minutes."

    Karena N.

    Self-employed · Lincoln, NE

    Saved $200/month at renewal
    "Nick has been my insurance guy for years. He always takes time to walk me through each plan. He's patient and never pushy. When my rates jumped $200/month last year, he moved me to a better plan that actually cost less. If you need an insurance guy, choose Nick."

    Natalie L.

    Long-term client · Omaha, NE

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about working with an independent insurance broker in Omaha, Nebraska.

    Do you charge for consultations?
    No. Our consultations are always free with no obligation. As an independent insurance broker in Omaha, we are paid by the insurance carriers, not by you - so our service costs you nothing extra.
    What is the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement?
    Medicare Advantage (Part C) replaces Original Medicare with a private plan that often includes drug coverage and extras like dental. Medicare Supplement (Medigap) works alongside Original Medicare to cover out-of-pocket costs like copays and deductibles. Advantage plans typically have lower premiums but use provider networks, while Supplement plans offer more freedom to see any doctor who accepts Medicare. As a Nebraska Medicare advisor, we help you compare both options side-by-side.
    What states do you serve?
    We are Omaha-based and serve clients in Nebraska, Iowa, and other states where Nick is licensed. Consultations are available by phone or video.
    What does an independent insurance agent actually do?
    An independent agent works with multiple insurance carriers - not just one company. This means we can compare plans side-by-side and recommend the best fit for your situation, rather than pushing a single company's products. Our job is to educate you so you can make a confident decision.
    Can you help me compare plans?
    Yes. As an independent agency, we compare relevant options from represented carriers, subject to location, product, and availability. We review premiums, deductibles, networks, and other tradeoffs so you can make an informed decision.

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    Ready to see your options?

    Answer a few questions and we will send a personalized plan comparison. 3 minutes, no cost, no obligation.

    Ready to Find the Right Coverage? Get a Free Quote

    Tell me about your situation and I'll research the best options for you - no obligation, no pressure. Takes about 3 minutes.