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What are some insurance companies that offer medigap or cover the gaps in medicare plans in Washington state?
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∙ 14y ago
MediGap supplements are available throughout Washington. Some insurances that include MediGap are: Regence BlueShield, Premera Blue Cross, KPS Health Plans, and Asuris Health Northwest.
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What is Medigap insurance and what is it for?
Medigap is a supplemental insurance to medicare. You can check out more of this at www.medicare.gov/medigap/Default.asp or www.LongevitySupplemental.com
What is Medigap insurance?
Medicare does not offer complete health insurance protection. Medigap insurance is a type of plan intended to supplement Medicare coverage
Who would need Medigap Insurance`?
Medigap insurance is used to cover the areas where Medicare does not cover. Medigap can be purchased with a private insurance company.
What type of supplement insurance covers Medicare services?
Medicare supplement insurance, sometimes called Medigap, helps cover some of the costs not covered by Medicare. It is purchased from private insurance companies and is different from the Medicare Advantage Plan.
Where can one find information on AARP Medigap insurance?
One may find information on AARP Medigap insurance by looking online with AARP. Medigap insurance helps pay for what Medicare does not pay for and is sold by a private insurance company. But in order to have the Medigap insurance, one must have Medicare Parts A and B. Another place that will help find Medigap insurance is Select Quote. There are other places online, but one just needs to do the research in order to find those companies that do offer it (just make sure they are a reputable company).
What is supplemental insurance is called with Medicare?
Medicare Supplemental insurance is also called Medigap insurance. It got this name because it covers the gaps left by medicare.
What are some Medigap insurance companies?
Most companies that provide health insurance will provide Medigap insurance policies. These include companies such as State Farm, Allstate and Humana.
Who offers the best price on Medicare Supplemental Insurance in California?
Many companies offering Medicare Supplement insurance in California offer competitive rates. In order to determine the "best price" you have to compare plans from several companies. You can get quotes from different companies through a health insurance agent, agency or broker that is contracted with many companies and licensed to sell Medicare Supplement Insurance in California. Medigap companies take into account for underwriting and your monthly medigap premium include, Zip Code, Age, Plan Selection, Gender and Tobacco Usage. Good luck!
Who should get medigap insurance plans?
The Medigap Policy Search gives information on Medigap policies in your area. It doesn't give information on Original Medicare or Medicare Health Plans (like HMOs and PPOs).
How do you get a supplement insurance to Medicare when you are under 65?
If you are on Medicare due to disability or End Stage Renal Disease(is this the reason you have Medicare under age 65?), you will need to look into a Medicare Advantage Plan instead of a Medicare Supplement also called Medigap. This is what Medicare says: If you are a person with Medicare under age 65 and have a disability or ESRD, you might not be able to buy the Medigap (also called "Medicare Supplement Insurance") policy you want, or any Medigap policy, until you turn age 65. Federal law doesn't require insurance companies to sell Medigap policies to people under age 65. However, some states require Medigap insurance companies to sell you a Medigap policy, even if you are under age 65. For more info on Medicare Supplements: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/02110.pdf For more info on Medicare Advantage Plans: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf IMPORTANT NOTE: You must enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan before December 31, 2008 or you will need to wait until November 15, 2009 to enroll.
Where can one find out about medigap insurance?
There are many different ways to find out about Medigap Insurance. Most insurance companies have sites that have the guidelines for their companies. You can also go in office.
Where can I find more information regarding medigap insurance plans?
The Medigap Policy Search gives information on Medigap policies in your area. It doesn't give information on Original Medicare or Medicare Health Plans (like HMOs and PPOs).
