I would reccomend that you contact AARP. They have a heavy interest in this subject and have put out many publications explaining your choices and options.
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).
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).
You may be able to choose up to 12 different standardized Medigap policies (Medigap Plans A through L). Medigap policies must follow Federal and State laws. These laws protect you. A Medigap policy must be clearly identified on the cover as “Medicare Supplement Insurance.” Each plan, A through L, has a different set of basic and extra benefits.
The US government site 'Medicare' offers a range of Medigap insurance plans. The policies start at $91 to $436 per month. The website 'Florida Medicare Supplements' also offers a comprehensive quotes section.
A Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan, or Medigap Policy, helps cover your share of Medicare Part B cost. You can choose between Medicare Supplement Plans A-N. All plans offer Part B co insurance. Some plans offer skilled nursing benefits or foreign emergency travel while others do not. Consult with a Medigap provider to determine which Medigap Policy suits your needs.
MediGap supplements are available throughout Washington. Some insurances that include MediGap are: Regence BlueShield, Premera Blue Cross, KPS Health Plans, and Asuris Health Northwest.
healthinsurance.about.com/od/medicare/a/medigap_overview.htm has good information. You may find some on the medicare site as well.
A Medigap Insurance Policy can be purchased from most health car insurance providers. The plans vary widely in both price and coverage. It's so named because it helps cover the "gaps" in Medicare coverage.
One can find information about AARP Medigap Coverage from the AARP website. It can also be found through other websites, for example, AARP Medicare Plans or AARP Healthcare.
Standardized Medicare Supplements or Medigap plans were standardized by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in conjunction with the Health Care Financing Administration and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
One can find informations about Medicare supplemental plans on their website, where their insurance deals are explained. Alternatively, one could look on a price comparison website to find information about their prices in relation to other providers.
Every Medigap policy must follow federal and state laws designed to protect you, and it must be clearly identified as "Medicare Supplement Insurance." Insurance companies can sell you only a "standardized" policy identified in most states by letters.