Kitchie McBride, MHA, RSSA®
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Professional Profile
Kitchie is the owner and principal broker of Kitchie McBride MHA LLC dba KM Health Insurance Services. She mainly operates virtually, via zoom, or by phone. She is an independent and licensed Health Insurance Broker who focuses on all types of health insurance, including but not limited to:
- Individual & Family Health Plans
- Group Health Plans
- Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Plans
Kitchie is an International Medical Graduate (IMG)—this means that she obtained a Medical Doctor degree in her native country, the Philippines, before moving to the US. Then, in the US, she pursued her Master’s in Health Administration, focusing on Informatics.
She has over thirty years of experience in healthcare. She started on the clinical side. Eventually, she moved to health finance and health informatics/information technology, where she spent most of her time before starting her health insurance agency.
For many years, Kitchie used software systems to conduct her analyses in business development, healthcare marketing, hospital and physician services pricing, and many more.
With a thorough understanding of the US Healthcare System, Kitchie is dedicated to helping her clients by educating them on how to use their health plans to stay healthy and lower their healthcare costs.
However, because Medicare benefits are tied to Social Security, Kitchie believes that understanding Social Security and its rules and regulations will benefit her clients and the community.
Why work with Kitchie? She has been an analyst for many years, so she is a problem solver. In other words, she does the heavy lifting of “thinking and analyzing” to simplify something complicated. The aim is to help you understand your situation as you integrate your information with Social Security rules and regulations.
Areas of Expertise
- Insurance Agent
Real Stories from Real People
Most People Leave Money on the Table
96%
Don't Optimize
Very few people get all the Social Security they deserve.
$111,000
Is Lost
The average household is losing $111,000 in potential income.
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Social Security gives you one chance to get it right – forever.
Maximize Your Benefits
Discover important information for your situation.
Married
If you are married, you may be able to collect up to one-half of your spouse’s Social Security benefit. This won’t affect your spouse’s checks. Ask an RSSA® for details.
Divorced
If you are divorced and 62 or older, you may qualify to receive Social Security benefits from your ex-spouse — in addition to your own Social Security payments. Ask an RSSA® for details.
Widowed
If your spouse has passed away, you may be eligible for a survivor benefit. The extra money may be essential for you. Ask an RSSA® for details.
Single
If you are single, and solely responsible for your retirement, making the optimal Social Security claiming decision is particularly important. Ask an RSSA® about your options.
Self-Employed
As a self-employed person, you may be able to decrease your payroll taxes — yet still receive the maximum income from Social Security. Ask an RSSA® for details.
Disability
Social Security can provide valuable disability benefits if you qualify, but these benefits — and how you qualify for them — are often misunderstood. Ask an RSSA® for details.
Immigrant
If you are a lawful permanent resident, but not yet a citizen, you may still qualify for Social Security benefits. Ask an RSSA® for details.