GREAT PLAINS MEDICARE

ABOUT US

We started our business in 2020 because we saw too many people feeling confused and frustrated when it came to Medicare. Some of the most common things we kept hearing were:

"I never heard from my agent after I signed up."
"I couldn't reach anyone when I had questions."
"I didn't even know this plan existed!"
"No one told me about those benefits."

With over 20 years of combined experience helping folks with Medicare, both working for different companies, we realized it was time to fill a much needed void in the marketplace. That's how Great Plains Medicare began; we offer straightforward, honest Medicare advice from people who understand and care.

WHAT WE DO

We offer a full range of Medicare insurance companies and plans available in our area. That means we can help you find the plan that fits your needs, not someone else's.

We take time to sit down with you, explain your options in a way that's easy to understand, and help you make sense of your benefits you may already have but didn't know about.

If you're already on the most suitable plan, we'll tell you that. We are here to give honest advice and real support all year long, not just during enrollment.

WHO WE HELP

Residents of South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, NW Iowa, and SW Minnesota.

We truly love this field and sharing our knowledge because we see the impact it makes in people's lives . We'd love to sit down with you, answer your questions, and help you feel confident about your choices.

Joe & Siera Linneweber

Owners of GPM

MEDICARE SPECIALISTS

Joe Linneweber

A Sioux Falls native, Joe graduated from USD with a bachelor’s degree in business. He began his career with Farm Bureau as an intern, then an agent, offering most lines of personal insurance. In 2015, Joe transitioned to Koch Insurance as an independent agent and their go-to Medicare specialist. After 5 wonderful years at Koch, he and his wife opened Great Plains Medicare, a long-time plan & dream come true.

Outside the office you’ll usually find Joe either working on some sort of project, relaxing outside (SD weather permitting 🫤), catching a sports game, or on some sort of little adventure with his darling daughter Nelle.

Joe truly enjoys helping individuals make well-informed confident decisions while navigating all aspects of Medicare.

joe@greatplainsmedicare.com

Siera Linneweber

Siera is originally from Tyndall – SD, now happily rooted in Sioux Falls. She worked at an assisted living center while earning a degree in Pharmacy Tech. After a few years with Pharmacy Specialties, she gained extensive Medicare experience as the regional area Humana agent for 5 years. Frustrated only being able to offer one company (& other related reasons 😉), Siera co-opened Great Plains Medicare in 2020.

Siera & Joe met in HS and are now mostly happily married 😊. They have two very spoiled dogs named Jack & Reya. In 2023, they became parents to a wild, yet sweet - smart - spunky daughter, Nelle. When she isn’t talking Medicare -- you’ll probably find her baking / cooking, at hot yoga, or just soaking up time with family & friends.

Siera loves helping people understand their Medicare options and hopes to make the process a little less stressful.

siera@greatplainsmedicare.com

MEDICARE CLIENT SPECIALIST

Carly Spomer

Carly grew up in Brandon, SD, and earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from South Dakota State University. After college, she gained experience in hospitality, banking, and business-to-business sales. In 2023, Carly became licensed in health insurance and joined the Great Plains Medicare team, excited to help people understand Medicare & their plans.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time at home with her Havanese, Winnie. She has a passion for floral arrangements, cooking, as well as trying new wines. Most importantly, loves spending quality time with her family & close friends. 😊

carly@greatplainsmedicare.com