Choosing a health care plan is considered one of the most important and difficult health-care decisions consumers make. At age 65, many retirees shift from employer-enrolled plans to self-enrolled Medicare plans.

Now, seniors shouldn’t have to worry about health care coverage, Joppel makes it easy for them. Joppel is a Medicare-plan search tool, makes choosing medicare plans easier for seniors.

Joppel is a free tool designed to search Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) health plans simultaneously from all insurance carriers to match consumers to the plan that fits their coverage needs.

“It’s a tool for consumers and caregivers that breaks down barriers to understanding Medicare plans and their costs. It narrows the field from hundreds to a handful of plans.” said Joppel CEO Kathy Feeny.

During the search process, consumers can invite up to four co-browsers for assistance. At Joppel, consumers can compare plans from any carrier, talk to each other during the process, and confidently select the right combination of coverage and costs.

Consumers are in the process of selecting Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans for 2009 now. The enrollment period for 2009 plans is November 15 through December 31, 2008.

Joppel is a California corporation founded by shareholders from the nation’s leading senior health organizations.