Our Medicare team is proud to be Minnesota-based and brings over 40 years of knowledge and experience to guide you. Medicare can feel overwhelming (and let’s be honest, who isn’t a little confused by enrollment rules and plan choices?). That’s why we’re here: to simplify the process, answer your questions, and make sure you feel confident in the coverage that fits your needs.
Gina LaBounty
Director of Medicare
Gina LaBounty is Benafica’s Director of Medicare and Individual Health Insurance, with over 20 years of experience in education and training. For the past decade, she’s been helping clients confidently navigate the Medicare process. Outside of work, she enjoy time with her family (including two labradoodles and two cats), hobbies, and trips to the North Shore.
Grant Buchman
Medicare Advisor
Grant Buchman is a Medicare Insurance Advisor with over eight years of experience in the health insurance industry. For the past five years, he’s focused on helping clients navigate the complexities of Medicare. Originally from Northwest Iowa, Grant now lives in the Woodbury/Cottage Grove area, where he enjoys running and spending time with his wife and kids.
JohnVictor Silamba
Medicare Advisor
JohnVictor Silamba is a Medicare Advisor and Individual Sales Agent with a focus on Medicare for the past several years. A Twin Cities native, he enjoys working one-on-one with clients to simplify their Medicare journey. Outside of work, JohnVictor spends time with his wife and dogs, trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and loves traveling — especially back to sunny California.
Join Benafica for our annual UCare Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) meeting, where we’ll walk through important updates to your Medicare plan for the coming year. This session is designed to help you clearly understand what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how those changes may affect your coverage, costs, and benefits.
