This faq Life and Health Insurance agent guide was updated in 2026 and answers the questions our Miami clients ask most often. If your question is not here, call +1-540-352-6249 and a licensed agent will answer it directly — no hold music, no call center.
How much does a life and health insurance agent cost in Miami?
Nothing, ever. Consultations, quotes, policy comparisons, annual reviews and enrollment help at Biscayne Bay Life & Health Insurance Group are 100% free with no obligation. Our agents are compensated by the insurance carriers, not by you, so your premium is identical whether you enroll through us or directly with the carrier.
What does a life and health insurance agent actually do for me?
A licensed agent compares plans across multiple carriers — we work with 10+ including Florida Blue, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, Cigna, Mutual of Omaha and Transamerica — explains how underwriting and ACA subsidies really work, submits your application, corrects errors before they cause a denial, and then advocates for you at claim time, including handling carrier calls for beneficiaries.
How quickly can I get a life insurance quote in Miami?
Most Miami clients receive a personalized term life quote within 24 hours, and often the same business day. Call +1-540-352-6249 with your age, coverage amount and general health history, and we will send side-by-side carrier comparisons. Fully underwritten policies are typically issued in 2 to 4 weeks; no-exam final expense policies can be active in as few as 3 to 5 days.
Do I need a medical exam to qualify for life insurance?
Not always. Healthy applicants under 50 usually get the lowest rates through fully underwritten coverage, which may include a paramedical exam and bloodwork. Our final expense and guaranteed issue products for ages 45 to 85 offer no-medical-exam and even no-health-question options for applicants managing diabetes, COPD or prior cardiac events.
When can I enroll in Medicare in Miami-Dade County?
Your Initial Enrollment Period is the seven months around your 65th birthday (three months before, your birthday month, and three months after). The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 – December 7 every year, and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment runs January 1 – March 31. We offer evening video appointments Monday through Thursday until 8:00 PM during Annual Enrollment.
Can self-employed and 1099 workers in Miami get ACA Marketplace coverage?
Yes, and this is one of our most common requests. Gig drivers, salon workers, restaurant staff and 1099 contractors across Miami-Dade frequently qualify for premium tax credits based on estimated household income. Many of our clients pay under $50 per month after subsidies, and our ACA and Florida KidCare enrollment assistance costs you nothing.
What is the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap?
Medicare Advantage (Part C) frequently has a $0 monthly premium but uses a provider network and per-service copays. Medicare Supplement Plan G carries a monthly premium — typically $115 to $210 in Miami-Dade depending on age — but lets you see any provider who accepts Medicare, with highly predictable out-of-pocket costs. We run both scenarios against your actual prescriptions and doctors before you choose.
How much does term life insurance cost in Miami in 2026?
Current 2026 sample rates for healthy non-smokers: a 30-year-old can secure $250,000 of 20-year term coverage for roughly $18–$24 per month, and a 45-year-old can secure $500,000 of 20-year term for about $58–$75 per month. Final expense insurance for ages 45–85 runs $32–$95 monthly depending on age and the $5,000–$25,000 benefit amount you select.
Is Biscayne Bay Life & Health Insurance Group licensed and credentialed?
Yes. Founder Carmen Delgado holds Florida Department of Financial Services License 2-15 (Life, Health & Annuity) and License 2-40 (Health Insurance Only). All eight agents hold active Florida licenses, complete annual continuing education, and maintain AHIP Medicare plus Fraud, Waste & Abuse certification. We have been Better Business Bureau A+ accredited since 2015 and are NABIP members.
Do you provide bilingual insurance service in Miami?
Sí — and kreyòl tou. Our Little Havana and Kendall offices provide full bilingual support in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole by phone, in person and by video. Eight licensed agents and three bilingual support staff serve families throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties because understanding your policy should never depend on language.
What happens if I need help filing an insurance claim?
Claims advocacy is included with every policy we write at no extra charge. We call the carrier on your behalf, gather required documentation, follow up on status weekly, and assist beneficiaries with death claims. Clients have received final expense benefits in as few as 19 days with our team handling every carrier conversation.
Can you review a policy I already own from another agency?
Absolutely, and it is completely free with no obligation to switch. Our annual policy review covers life, health, Medicare and annuity contracts purchased anywhere. If we find identical coverage at a lower rate, our rate-shopping guarantee means we will match it or explain precisely why the difference exists. Many clients simply confirm they already have a good policy — and that is a fine outcome too.
Do you serve clients outside Miami-Dade County?
Yes. We regularly serve Broward County clients in Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar and Fort Lauderdale, plus Monroe County residents in Key Largo and Islamorada. Life insurance is licensed and available statewide across Florida, and video appointments let us serve clients in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville as well.