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A B C D E F G H I J Disability Under Age 65 Medicare and Medicare Supplement Insurance Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, some people under 65 with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease. If you are on Medicare, it will pay for much – but not all – of your health care. Medicare supplement insurance can help you fill in some of the "gaps" that Medicare alone won´t pay for. Therefore, it´s often referred to as "Medigap" insurance. There are 10 standardized Medicare supplement insurance plans, labeled "A" through "J." Each plan offers a different level of benefits. Two plans, F and J, offer a high-deductible option. Not everyone needs a Medicare supplement policy. If you are enrolled in certain other types of health plans, the gaps in your Medicare coverage may already be covered. You may not need Medicare supplement insurance if you receive Medicaid you belong to a Medicare+Choice plan you are a Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) you have group health insurance through an employer or former employer. For More Information about Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, and Medicaid Call the Texas Department on Aging´s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) 1-800-252-9240 1-800-252-9108 (TDD) For information about your rights and public assistance benefits, call the Legal Hot Line for Older Texans 1-800-622-2520 1-877-526-9953 (TDD) Call the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Dallas regional office 214-767-6401 For information about Medicare+Choice plans available by county or ZIP code, visit the CMS Web site www.medicare.gov For information about Medicaid, call the Texas Department of Human Services 1-888-834-7406 1-888-425-6889 (TDD) For information about Medicare supplement insurance sold in Texas, call the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Consumer Help Line 1-800-252-3439 1-800-735-2989 (Relay Texas) Call TrailBlazer Health Enterprises or visit the TrailBlazer Web site. TrailBlazer is the Medicare carrier for Texas. 1-800-442-2620 www.the-medicare.com PART I - TEXAS MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT HANDBOOK Return to Table of Contents Medicare Basics Medicare Part A (hospital) pays for in-patient hospital services, skilled nursing facility care after a hospital stay, home health care, and hospice care. Medicare Part A also pays for all but the first three pints of blood in a calendar year. See the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service´s Medicare and You handbook for information on Medicare Part A deductibles and copayments. This handbook is mailed to Medicare beneficiaries each year. Medicare Part B (medical) pays for medical expenses, clinical laboratory services, and outpatient hospital treatment. In most cases, Medicare pays 80 percent of the cost of covered services. You must pay a $100 annual deductible and the remaining 20 percent of the cost of services. The portion you pay is called coinsurance. Covered medical expenses include physicians´ services and supplies. Some Medicare Part B services are paid as a fixed copayment under the new outpatient prospective payment system (PPS). Depending on which services you receive and where you get the service, your out-of-pocket costs may be higher or lower than they were previously for the same service. Medicare also pays for some preventive services. Ask your physician whether Medicare will pay for the preventive services you´re considering. Services Not Covered by Medicare Custodial care, such as help in walking, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, shopping, eating, and taking medicine More than 100 days of skilled nursing facility care during a benefit period following a hospital stay (the Medicare Part A benefit period begins the first day you receive a Medicare-covered service and ends when you have been out of the hospital or a skilled nursing facility for 60 consecutive days) Private duty nursing care Most outpatient prescription drugs Homemakers´ services Most dental care and dentures Health care you receive while traveling outside the United States (except under limited circumstances) Cosmetic surgery and routine foot care Routine eye care, eyeglasses (except after cataract surgery), and hearing aids. Provider Fees and Assignment Health care providers who accept "assignment" receive the amount Medicare approves for a service or supply as payment in full. You are responsible for paying any deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Part B Medicare pays 80 percent of the approved charge after you´ve met your annual deductible; you or a Medicare supplement policy pay the coinsurance or copayment. Providers who do not accept assignment may charge 15 percent above the Medicare-approved amount when treating Medicare patients. You must pay the excess 15 percent. The amount you owe is shown on the Explanation of Medicare Benefits or Medicare Summary Notice, which you receive from Medicare. If you were charged more than the 15 percent and paid it, your provider must refund the excess charges to you within 30 days. If you believe a provider has overcharged you, question the bill before you pay it and contact TrailBlazer Health Enterprises, the Medicare carrier for Texas. TrailBlazer maintains the Medicare Participating Physician/Supplier Directory, which lists physicians and other providers who accept assignment on all Medicare claims. For a list of providers who accept assignment in your area, call TrailBlazer or visit the TrailBlazer Web site. Medicare Supplement Insurance Medicare supplement insurance fills the gaps between Medicare benefits and what you must pay out-of-pocket for deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. A deductible is the amount you must pay each year for covered medical expenses before Medicare or Medigap insurance begins to pay benefits. Both Medicare Part A and Part B have deductibles. A copayment is a fixed charge for a medical service. Coinsurance is the percentage of the cost of a covered service that you or a Medigap policy pay after Medicare pays its portion of the cost. Medicare only pays for services that it deems are "medically necessary." Medigap policies only pay for Medicare-approved services, and payments are generally based on the Medicare-approved charge. Medigap Benefits There are 10 standardized plans of Medigap benefits. These plans are labeled "A" through "J." Each company must use these same identifying letters. All companies that sell Medigap insurance must offer Plan A, but do not have to offer the other nine plans. The benefits provided by these policies are described on the inside back cover of this handbook. If you bought a Medigap policy before the 10 standardized plans were first required in 1992, you may keep your existing policy. You do not have to switch to one of the 10 standardized plans. Medigap policies cover deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance for Medicare Part A and Part B. Some Medicare supplement policies offer benefits that Medicare doesn´t, such as prescription drug coverage, emergency care while in a foreign country, and preventive health care services. Medigap benefits are set by the federal government. Medicare Select Medicare Select is a type of Medigap policy that may give you a lower price in return for using only the providers on your insurance company´s "network providers" list. Medicare Select coverage can be issued by an insurance company or a Medicare health maintenance organization (HMO). If you leave a Medicare Select plan, the company must make available any non-Medicare Select policy it has on the market with comparable or lesser benefits. Alternatives to Medicare Supplement Insurance Before you buy a Medigap policy, consider these other options. If you are part of an employee group plan, a member of a Medicare+Choice plan, on Medicaid, or are a Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, you may not need Medicare supplement insurance. Employee Group Plans If you remain employed after your 65th birthday, you may continue your group health insurance where you work. If so, you may not need Medicare Part B or Medigap insurance. Likewise, if you are the spouse of a worker over 65 and you remain on your spouse´s policy at work, you may not need a Medigap policy. You also may not need Medigap coverage if you have health care coverage through a union or fraternal organization. Retirees who remain on their employers´ health plans also might not need Medigap coverage. Because health plans work differently, talk to your employer's benefits coordinator before making a decision about Medigap insurance. Additional information about delaying Part B enrollment is available in the Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare booklet. Medicare+Choice Plans If you are in a Medicare+Choice plan, you don´t need a Medigap policy. There are two different types of Medicare+Choice plans: managed care plans, which include HMOs, preferred provider organizations (PPOs), provider-sponsored organizations (PSOs), and religious fraternal benefit society pans (RFBs) private fee-for-service plans. Medicare pays a monthly premium to the Medicare+Choice plan to provide your health care. In addition, the plan may require you to pay an additional premium and may charge a copayment each time you use a covered service. To be a member of a Medicare+Choice plan, you must have both Medicare Part A and Part B and live in an area that has a plan. Not all plans are available in all areas of the state. Medicare HMOs require you, in most instances, to use only physicians and hospitals in the HMO's network. The Medicare HMO with a point-of-service option allows you the flexibility to choose your own doctors, but you must pay extra. You can generally go to any doctor or provider you want with a private fee-for-service plan, and may receive care anywhere in the United States, as long as the doctor and provider agree to treat you and accept the plan´s payment terms. If your Medicare+Choice plan terminates its contract in your service area, you are guaranteed the option to purchase any Medigap plan A, B, C, or F offered in Texas. Companies may not place any restrictions, such as pre-existing conditions exclusions, on these policies. This is called "guaranteed issue." However, to ensure your guaranteed issue rights, you must apply for a policy within 63 days after your Medicare+Choice plan´s coverage ends. Medicaid If your income and assets are below a certain level, you might be eligible for Medicaid. You do not need a Medigap policy if you receive Medicaid because Medicaid pays eligible expenses in full. For information about Medicaid, call the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS). Medical Savings Programs Medicaid-sponsored Medical Savings Programs may pay Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for eligible Medicare beneficiaries. These programs allow Medicare beneficiaries to better direct their savings to cover other expenses. The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program, the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) program, the Qualified Individuals (QI-1 and QI-2), and the Qualified Disabled Working Individuals (QDWI) are all Medical Savings Programs. The federal QMB program pays the Medicare Part B premium and covers all Medicare deductibles and copayments for people with incomes below a certain level. You do not need Medicare supplement insurance if you are in the QMB Program. QDWI pays Medicare Part A premiums. The other plans pay all or part of your Medicare Part B premium. For information on eligibility requirements for these programs, call the Texas Department of Health. You also may call your local Social Security office for assistance. Check your phone book for the office nearest you. Return to Table of Contents Your Rights as a Medicare Supplement Consumer Open Enrollment Seniors: Companies must sell you a Medigap policy – even if you have health problems – if you are at least 65 and apply within six months after enrolling in Medicare Part B. These six months are called your "open enrollment" period. During open enrollment, a company must allow you free choice among all the Medicare supplement policies it offers. You can use your open enrollment rights more than once during this six-month period. For instance, you may change your mind about a policy you bought, cancel it, and still have the right to buy any other Medigap policy, so long as the sale takes place during the six months after you enroll in Medicare Part B. Even though a company must sell you a policy during your open enrollment period, it may require a waiting period of up to six months before covering your pre-existing conditions. Pre-existing conditions are conditions for which you received treatment or medical advice or recommendations from a physician within the previous six months. Your right to open enrollment is absolute, even if you wait for several years after you become 65 to enroll in Medicare Part B because of continued employment or other reasons. Texans with disabilities: In Texas, people under age 65 who receive Medicare because of disabilities have a six-month open enrollment period beginning the day they enroll in Medicare Part B. This open enrollment right is only applicable to Medigap Plan A. Companies selling Medicare supplement insurance in Texas may not deny you a Plan A policy because you have pre-existing conditions. Companies are not required to offer Plans B-J to Texans with disabilities, but they may do so if they wish. If you need more than basic Medigap Plan A, you may be able to expand your coverage by contacting a company that offers more than Plan A for people with disabilities purchasing a Medicare supplement policy when you turn 65. Even if you are already receiving Medicare because of a disability, you have a six-month open enrollment period to purchase any Medigap plan a company offers when you turn 65. Special Enrollment You may have the right to buy a Medigap policy outside of your open enrollment period if you lose certain types of health care coverage. In general, your right to purchase Medigap coverage is limited to plans A, B, C, or F. Special enrollment periods are time sensitive and require proof of the loss of your health care coverage. Texans with disabilities also have special enrollment rights in Texas. 30-Day "Free Look" You can return your Medigap policy within 30 days after receiving it and get your money back – with no questions asked. Be sure to keep a record of the date you received the policy. Read the policy as soon as you get it. Don't wait until the last minute. If you return the policy to the company, use certified mail with a return receipt to ensure that it's returned within the 30-day time limit. Renewability All Medicare supplement policies are guaranteed renewable. A company cannot cancel your policy or refuse to renew it unless you made intentional material false statements on your application or failed to pay your premium. However, the amount of the premium is not guaranteed. An insurance company may raise your premium, but may do so only once each year. If you have an "attained-age policy," a company may also raise your premium on your birthday. Medicare Supplement Claims Your doctor and other health care providers must submit Medicare claims to TrailBlazer for you. In most cases, TrailBlazer will then send your Medigap claim directly to your insurance company. Medigap policies won´t pay for services that Medicare does not deem medically necessary. Therefore, if TrailBlazer denies your claim as medically unnecessary, your Medigap company won´t pay it. You have the right to appeal TrailBlazer´s decision to deny a claim. The appeal process is described in your Medicare Summary Notice. Call your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program office if you need help with an appeal. If your Medigap company refuses to pay a claim for a Medicare-approved charge or delays payment of your claims, call TDI. Group Medicare Supplement Insurance Your rights with a group Medicare supplement policy are essentially the same as with an individual policy. Because the group might make decisions that are out of your control, you have the following protections: If the group changes insurance companies, the new company must offer coverage to everyone previously covered. The new policy must cover pre-existing conditions that were covered by the old policy. If you leave the group, the insurance company must offer to provide unbroken Medicare supplement coverage with an individual policy or continuation of your group insurance. If the group cancels its coverage, the insurance company must offer you either an individual policy continuing the benefits you had before or a different policy meeting Texas requirements. Unfair Practices Agents and companies may not engage in any of the following illegal activities: Knowingly making any misleading statement that causes someone to drop a policy and buy a replacement from another company. This is called "twisting." Using high-pressure tactics, including the use of force, fright, or threat to pressure someone into buying a policy. Obtaining sales leads by using advertising that hides the fact that an agent or company may try to sell you insurance. This is called "cold lead advertising." Posing as a representative of Medicare or a government agency. Selling you a Medigap policy that duplicates Medicare benefits or health insurance coverage you already have. An agent is required to ask if you have other health policies. Suggesting that you falsify an application. Using misleading advertisements made to look like mail from a government agency by including eagles or similar graphics or official-sounding government bureaus on the return address. Return to Table of Contents Shopping Wisely for Medicare Supplement Insurance Key Points to Remember when Shopping Medicare coverage: You must have both Medicare Part A and Part B to buy a Medicare supplement policy. Open enrollment: Insurance companies must sell you a Medicare supplement policy – despite any health problems you have – during the first six months after you turn 65 and enroll in Medicare Part B. This is called "open enrollment." People under 65 with disabilities also are entitled to open enrollment for Medicare supplement Plan A for six months after enrolling in Medicare Part B. However, a company may impose a waiting period of up to six months before paying for health care related to a pre-existing medical condition. Special enrollment: If you lose health coverage that supplements Medicare, you may be eligible to buy certain Medigap policies outside of open enrollment. This protection extends to persons under age 65 on Medicare. Free look: You can return a policy within 30 days of the date you receive it for a full refund. Use this "free look" period to review the policy carefully. Switching policies: Before buying any new policy, read your existing policy and the new policy. Don't switch policies just to get a lower price. Premiums can increase. Group coverage: Group insurance through an employer or former employer often is cheaper and more comprehensive than Medicare supplement insurance. Ask before your retirement if you can keep your employee health insurance or convert it to suitable Medicare supplement coverage after you turn 65. Money-Saving Tips Shop around. Standardized benefit plans make price shopping easy. Use the rate guide section of this handbook to compare the prices of the plans that interest you. Consider other factors. Price should not be your only consideration. You can learn a company's complaint record and A.M. Best financial strength rating by calling TDI's Consumer Help Line . Both are important indicators of the service you can expect from a company. Your family and friends are other sources of information about a company´s customer service. Ask them if they have had any experiences with the companies you are considering. Consider your needs. Although it is illegal to sell you more than one Medigap policy, insurers may offer other policies with benefits that may overlap Medigap coverage. These include cancer, specified disease, hospital indemnity, and long-term care policies. Any duplication of benefits must be disclosed in writing. In general, duplicate coverage wastes money. Before buying, consider your budget and your health care needs. Find out whether your provider accepts assignment. Providers who accept assignment of Medicare claims agree to charge the amount approved by Medicare for a particular treatment or service. Some providers do not agree to assignment. These providers may charge up to 15 percent more than the Medicare-approved charge. You must pay this excess amount. If your provider does not accept assignment of Medicare benefits, discuss the provider's charges ahead of time. This could help you avoid charges that Medicare or your Medigap insurance will not pay. Protect Yourself Read what you are asked to sign before you sign it. Never sign a blank application form. If an agent tries to rush you, be suspicious! Buy from an agent you know and trust. If you buy insurance by mail, ask if the company has a local agent or a toll-free number that you can call for answers to questions or help in filing claims. Ask questions and take notes when you talk to an agent. These could help you later if there is a dispute over what you were told about a policy. Make sure the agent and company are licensed. You can verify company and agent licenses by calling TDI´s Consumer Help Line 1-800-252-3439 Don´t buy insurance on the agent´s first visit. Invite someone you trust to be present during the second visit. An agent shouldn´t object. Answer all questions on the application accurately. Don´t let the agent fill it out for you. If an agent helps you complete the application, make sure the information is correct and complete before you sign. Omitting or falsifying information could cause the company to deny your claims or cancel your policy. Do not pay cash or make a check out to an individual agent. Always pay by check or money order so you have a clear record of payment. Make checks payable only to the insurance company or insurance agency. Insist on a receipt signed by the agent on the company´s letterhead. Be sure you have the names and addresses of the agent and the insurance company. Know how to contact the agent and the company if you need help. PART II - TEXAS MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATE GUIDE Return to Table of Contents How to Use the Guide The companies listed are licensed to sell their plans throughout Texas. Companies selling Medicare Select will sell by specific areas of the state. For information about a company´s plans, call the company at the toll-free number listed in the guide or call one of the company´s agents. Check your phone book for the phone numbers of agents in your area. If a company has a Web site, the address is included in the guide. The premiums listed vary according to area, benefits, and other factors. To learn the exact premium you would pay, call your agent or the company. Appendix The Appendix describes the basic benefits offered in plans A through J and the additional benefits offered in plans B through J. Organization of the Rate Information All the companies that sell Plan A are listed together in alphabetical order. The company's rates for ages 65, 70, and 75 are shown. After the list of companies offering Plan A is an alphabetical list of companies that sell Plan B policies. Separate lists follow for companies that sell plans C through J. The number of companies selling each plan varies. All companies must offer Plan A, but they do not have to offer any of the other plans. The guide identifies companies that offer a high-deductible option for plans F and J. Following the tables for the 10 standardized plans is a table with information about Plan A rates for people under age 65 with disabilities. Group policies are listed at the end of each individual plan list. Key to the Rate Tables Benefits: The chart on the inside back cover summarizes the benefits provided in each of the 10 plans. An explanation of the standard benefit plans is provided in the appendix. Rates: The rates shown are the annual premiums you would pay in one lump sum for a year. Rates are given for the lowest annual premium the company charges and the highest annual premium. The exact premium you will pay is based on a variety of factors. Rates vary if you pay monthly or quarterly. If you have an issue-age policy, your premiums are based on your age at the time you buy. Companies may increase issue-age policy premiums once during your first year of coverage. After that, the company may not increase the premium for 12 months. If you have an attained-age policy, your premium will increase on your birthday, in addition to any rate increase during the first 12 months. Premiums usually change in January. Medigap rates are set by insurance companies, and are subject to approval by the Texas Department of Insurance. Age: Rates are shown for people buying at ages 65, 70, and 75. You should compare costs at different ages over time. For people under 65 with disabilities, one price is shown. Pre-existing conditions: If you move from one Medicare supplement policy to another, you get credit for the time you were covered under your prior policy. If you have had a policy for at least six months, your new policy will not have a waiting period for pre-existing medical conditions. If you are age 65 or over, have had a employer health insurance plan for at least six months, and if you purchase a Medicare supplement policy within 63 days of leaving your employer plan, you should not have a waiting period for pre-existing medical conditions. If you are not replacing a policy and a company accepts you, the company may impose a waiting period of up to six months before covering pre-existing medical conditions. The amount of time you must wait before pre-existing conditions are covered by a policy is shown in the column labeled "Pre-Ex-Wait" in the rate tables. Group policies: You must be a member of a particular group, association, or organization to get group insurance coverage. In general, rates for group coverage are lower than rates for individual policies. Group policies are listed by plan after the individual policies. Disability Under Age 65 - Other Plans: This table lists companies that offer additional plans to people under age 65 with disabilities. Since Texas law requires companies only to offer Plan A, people with disabilities must meet a company´s guidelines to be eligible for any of the additional plans the company offers. Notes: Rates and policies vary according to several factors. Each one is given a different symbol in the guide: AA Attained Age: The AA symbol means the price of this policy will automatically increase as you get older. This increase will be in addition to any general premium increase by the company. GI Guaranteed Issue: The GI symbol means you will not be required to answer health questions or take a medical exam to qualify for coverage. If you do not qualify for a policy because of your health history, and your open enrollment period has passed, you should be able to buy a guaranteed issue policy from one of these companies. MS Medicare Select: The MS symbol means the policy is a Medicare Select policy. Medicare Select is a cost-control program in which services are provided only through a specific list of network providers. Medicare Select policies are offered by area. AR Area: The AR symbol means the company has different rates for different areas of the state. Call the company or ask the agent to find out what premium is charged in your area. FM Female/Male: The FM symbol means the company charges different rates for females and males. NS Nonsmoker: The NS symbol means the company charges higher prices for smokers than for nonsmokers, except during the open enrollment period. Links to Rate Tables Return to Table of Contents APPENDIX - SUMMARY OF MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS Medicare supplement plans A-J all provide these basic benefits to cover gaps in Medicare: Your daily copayments for hospitalization expenses from the 61st through the 90th day of any Medicare benefit period. Medicare Part A copayments for any hospital confinement beyond the 90th day in a benefit period, up to an additional 60 days during your lifetime. (These are your inpatient "reserve days." You may use these days when you require more than 90 days in the hospital during a benefit period. When you use a reserve day, it is subtracted from your lifetime total and cannot be used again.) All Medicare-eligible hospital charges for a period of up to 365 additional days during your lifetime after you have exhausted all your Medicare hospital benefits. The reasonable cost of the first three pints of blood, or their equivalent, under Medicare Parts A and B, unless replaced. Your 20 percent Part B copayment for Medicare-eligible expenses for medical services – including doctor bills, hospital or home health care, and outpatient hospital treatment – after you have met your Part B deductible. Additional Benefits in Plans B through J Plans B through J offer the following additional benefits: Skilled nursing facility care: Covers actual billed charges up to your coinsurance amount from the 21st day through the 100th day in a benefit period for post-hospital skilled nursing facility care eligible under Medicare Part A. This is not custodial care. (Available on plans C through J.) Part A deductible: Pays the entire Medicare Part A deductible amount per benefit period. (Available on plans B through J.) Part B deductible: Pays the entire Medicare Part B deductible amount per calendar year, regardless of whether you were hospitalized. (Available on plans C, F, and J.) Medicare Part B excess doctor charges: Pays 80 percent or 100 percent of the excess fees, which are limited by law to 15 percent above the Medicare approved amount. If most of your doctors take Medicare assignment, you may not need this benefit. (100 percent coverage in plans F, I, and J; 80 percent coverage in plan G) Foreign travel emergency: Pays 80 percent of the billed charges for foreign emergency care that Medicare would have covered if provided in the United States. Care must begin during your first 60 days outside the United States. Calendar year deductible is $250. Lifetime maximum benefit is $50,000. (Available on plans C through J.) At-home recovery: Pays for doctor-approved, short-term, at-home assistance with activities of daily living while recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery. Limited to seven visits per week by a qualified care provider. Pays actual charges up to $40 per visit, with a maximum of $1,600 per year. (Available on plans D, G, I, and J.) Preventive medical care: Includes an annual physical examination, certain lab tests, and other preventive measures deemed appropriate by your physician. Maximum benefit is $120 per year. (Available on plans E and J.) Prescription drug benefits: Basic: Pays 50 percent of your outpatient prescription drug charges after you meet a deductible of $250 per calendar year. To receive the maximum benefit of $1,250 per calendar year, your prescriptions would have to cost $2,750. (Available on plans H and I.) Extended: Same as the basic prescription benefit but with a maximum benefit of $3,000 per calendar year. Your prescription costs must be at least $6,250 for you to get the maximum benefit. People with high prescription or medical costs will probably not be able to get this plan unless they apply during their six-month open enrollment period. (Available on Plan J.) High deductibles: Offers the same benefits, but you pay a lower premium in exchange for paying a higher deductible. A deductible is the amount you pay out of pocket before the policy pays. With a high-deductible option on a Medicare supplement policy, you must pay $1,580 out of pocket before the policy pays for covered services. The deductible amount can change each year. (Available on plans F and J.) The 10 Standard Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans There are 10 standardized Medicare supplement insurance plans, labeled "A" through "J." Each plan offers different levels of benefits. This chart summarizes the benefits offered with each plan. Every company must offer Plan A. These basic benefits are included in all 10 plans: Hospitalization: Part A coinsurance plus coverage for 365 additional days after Medicare benefits end. Medical expenses: Part B coinsurance (generally 20 percent of the Medicare-approved charge). Blood: First three pints of blood each year. Click on the letter to view rates for that particular plan. A B C D E Basic benefits Basic benefits Basic benefits Basic benefits Basic benefits     Skilled nursing coinsurance Skilled nursing coinsurance Skilled nursing coinsurance   Part A deductible Part A deductible Part A deductible Part A deductible     Part B deductible                   Foreign travel emergency Foreign travel emergency Foreign travel emergency       At home recovery                     Preventive care   F* G H I J* Basic benefits Basic benefits Basic benefits Basic benefits Basic benefits Skilled nursing coinsurance Skilled nursing coinsurance Skilled nursing coinsurance Skilled nursing coinsurance Skilled nursing coinsurance Part A deductible Part A deductible Part A deductible Part A deductible Part A deductible Part B deductible       Part B deductible Part B excess (100%) Part B excess (80%)   Part B excess (100%) Part B excess (100%) Foreign travel emergency Foreign travel emergency Foreign travel emergency Foreign travel emergency Foreign travel emergency   At home recovery   At home recovery At home recovery     Basic drug benefit ($1,250 limit) Basic drug benefit ($1,250 limit) Extended drug benefit ($3,000 limit)         Preventive care * Plans F and J also have a high-deductible option. 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Ohio Dept of Insurance - Ohio Shopper's Guide to Medicare Supplement Insurance and Medicare HMO's      About ODI  News  Consumer  Agent  Company  Contact  Consumer Tip       Quick Links       Consumer   Publications       File a Consumer   Complaint       Online Agent   Application      Agent Locator      Fees Schedule        ODI Divisions      Legislative      Forms   Search         Search Tips                             Home >  Consumer Information >  Consumer Publications >  Ohio Shopper's Guide to Medicare Supplement Insurance & Medicare HMO's   View the complete Shopper's Guide to Medicare Supplement Insurance &  Medicare HMO's   (1.1M) *Complete Guides may take several minutes to download on 56K or slower modems. Click below to view individual chapters of this shopper's guide. Shopper's Guide Table of Contents Medicare Basics     When & How to Enroll     How Medicare Works      Preventive Care     Private Contracts     Options for Benefits MedSup     Open Enrollment     MedSup Q & A     Retirement Plans     Balance Billing Ban     Shopping for MedSup     Medicare Select Medicare+Choice Plans     Service Areas, Benefits, Costs MedSup Policies & Premiums     Age 65     Age 70     Age 75     Age 80     People with Disabilities Assistance for People with Medicare     Resources for Beneficiaries     Insurance Counseling Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view many documents, forms and applications in this section. Click the Adobe icon on the left menu to download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free.   Privacy Notice Disclaimer Feedback Bulletins Rules Ohio Administrative Code Ohio Revised Code

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ND Department of Insurance | Medicare Supplement Insurance North Dakota Department of Insurance Medicare Supplement Insurance What Is Medicare Supplement Insurance Standard Medicare Supplement Plans and Premium Comparison What Is Medicare Supplement Insurance Medicare supplement insurance (also referred to as Med Sup or Medigap insurance) is private insurance that helps pay health care expenses that Medicare covers in part or not at all. Medicare supplement insurance can provide coverage for Medicare deductibles, co-insurance amounts and even some expenses not eligible under Medicare. Types of Plans Available In North Dakota, consumers can currently purchase one of 10 different standardized Medicare supplement plans. These plans are offered by private insurers. The plans have letter designations ranging from "A" through "J". A is the basic benefit package and J contains the most extensive benefits. Plan A pays the Medicare hospital and physician coinsurance, the first three pints of blood, and 365 days of hospitalization beyond Medicare. Plans B through J provide these basic benefits and add further benefits such as coverage for Medicare deductibles, excess charges and limited preventive care, foreign travel emergency care, and limited prescription drugs. Opportunities To Enroll For Coverage You should only buy one Medicare supplement plan. No one should try to sell you an additional Medicare supplement plan unless you decide you need to switch policies. If you decide to switch, do not cancel the old policy until you have received the new one. Federal law requires coverage to be made available to individuals without medical underwriting during a six month open enrollment period and also during certain limited situations involving health coverage changes. The six month open enrollment period begins when you are age 65 or older and are enrolled in Part B of Medicare. Existing health problems are not considered in determining your eligibility when you enroll during that six month period. This means insurance companies are required to guaranteed issue any Medicare supplement plan when you apply during this period and pay the required premiums. After this six month open enrollment period, you can still apply for Medicare supplement coverage but may be subject to underwriting. Underwriting means the company may choose to accept or deny your application based on your health status or other risk selection criteria. A few companies may offer coverage on a guaranteed issue basis, outside of the open enrollment period. This means you have the right to purchase a Medicare supplement plan at any time, regardless of any health problem. Medigap Protections Some situations involving health coverage changes may give you a guaranteed issue right to buy a Medicare supplement policy even when you are not in your Medicare supplement open enrollment period. These are the most likely situations to occur in North Dakota: 1. You have employer group health plan coverage which supplements or is primary to Medicare and the employer group health plan ends. 2. You are covered by a Medicare + Choice plan in another state and move to North Dakota which is out of the plan's service area. There may be other circumstances that give you a guaranteed issue right to buy a Medicare supplement plan. Please refer to pages 16 and 17 in the "2000 Guide to Heatlh Insurance for People with Medicare." You may call the North Dakota Insurance Department (1-800-247-0560) to requeset the Medicare Guide or to ask further questions. Medicare Supplement Premiums Benefits are identical for all Medicare supplement plans of the same type. Premiums may vary greatly from one company to another and from area to area. Insurance companies use three methods to calculate premiums: issue age, attained age and no age rating. If your company uses the issue age method, and you were 65 when you bought the policy you will always pay the same premiums the company charges people who are 65 regardless of your age. The attained age method means the premium is based on your current age and will increase as you grow older. Under the no age rating, everyone pays the same premium regardless of age. The Insurance Department must approve the rates charged for all Medicare supplement policies. The insurance company can raise your premiums only when it has approval to raise the premiums for everyone else with the same policy. Standard Medicare Supplement Plans and Premium Comparison Medigap can only be sold in 10 standardized plans. This chart shows the benefits included in each plan. Every company offers Plan A. Companies may have some, all, or none of the other plans. Some plans may not be available. Premium comparison for under 65 and disabled Basic Benefits: Included in all plans. Hospitalization: Part A coinsurance plus coverage for 365 additional days during your lifetime after Medicare benefits end. Medical Expenses: Part B coinsurance (generally 20% of Medicare-approved expenses). Blood: First 3 pints of blood each year. (Click the letter at the top of the chart to access a brief description of the plan's benefits and a premium comparison.) Medigap Benefits   A * B * C * D * E F * G H I J * Basic Benefits   X X X X X X X X X X Part A: Inpatient Hospital Deductible   X X X X X X X X X Part A: Skilled-Nursing Facility Co-Insurance     X X X X X X X X Part B: Deductible     X     X       X Foreign Travel Emergency     X X X X X X X X At-Home Recovery       X     X   X X Part B: Excess Charges           100% 80%   100% 100% Preventive Care         X         X Prescription Drugs               X X X * PLAN OPTIONS High deductible options are available for plans F and J . Medicare Select options are available for plans A , B , C , D and F . 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Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans Highlight Level Term Life To Age 65 Permanent Whole Life Term Life Universal Life Catastrophic Disability Disability Income Comprehensive HealthCare Dental Discount Plan Discount Prescription Plan Long Term Care Medical Savings Account Plan Retirees' Benefits Program - Available in Region 7 only (Canada) Short Term Medical Cancer Expense Catastrophe Major Medical High-Limit Accident Medicare Supplement Member Assistance Professional Liability Small Employer Auto & Homeowners Gateway International   If you have any questions, please call the above number between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, CST or send an e-mail to: Highlights Available in Regions 1-6 Helping Cover Health Care Costs Medicare Does Not: Medicare requires that you pay deductibles and co-payments, and it won't pay for amounts that exceed Medicare allowable charges. Choose From 10 Standardized Plan: Supplemental insurance can help protect your assets in the event of a prolonged illness or severe injury. IEEE Medicare Supplement Insurance features 10 standardized plans to choose from, depending on your needs and budget. All 10 Plans Cover Medicare Co-Payments For Hospital And Medical Care: In addition to these basic benefits, some of the plans cover the Part A and Part B deductibles, skilled nursing care, Part B excess charges, prescription drugs, at-home care, and preventive care. Available To IEEE Members And Spouses: If you are enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B, you may apply for one of the insurance plans available in the state where you live. Your spouse may also apply if he or she meets the same eligibility requirements. If you're not eligible for Medicare, your Medicare-enrolled spouse may still participate. Contact The Administrator For More Information: To learn more about this valuable insurance coverage, e-mail or phone the IEEE Group Insurance Administrator. You can also visit the Medicare Supplement website at http://www.medsuppinfo.com , or call the toll-free number (800) 752-9797. Underwritten by Life Investors Insurance Company of America , 520 Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201. Frequently Asked Questions Ask a Question Contacting the Administrator About the Insurance Administrator About the Underwriters Insurance Articles of Interest Request More Information Administrative Forms Main Insurance Menu IEEE FAP Home Page HIPAA Information IEEE Home Page    

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Medicare Supplement Insurance Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds and Credit Union Accounts. Insurance, Annuities, Planning Services Mutual Funds, Variable Products, Brokerage Services Loans, Savings, Checking, Credit Cards, Investment Management Services Planning Tools, Solutions for Your Life Needs Ratings, History, Careers, Member Benefits, Programs Complimentary Benefits, Kids' Corner, Correspondent, Volunteer Link Chat, Genealogy, E-cards, Free Web Sites, Classifieds, and Message Boards Annuities   Life Insurance   Disability Income Insurance   Long-Term Care Insurance   Major Medical Insurance   Medicare Supplement Insurance   Business Insurance   Charitable Giving   Estate Planning   Planning Assistance   Retirement Planning   Property and Casualty by GMAC   Locate Your Representative   Account Access   Free Offers   Medicare Supplement Insurance To find out if AAL's Medicare supplement insurance is available in your state, please select your state from the pull-down menu. Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming 11443W 10-01 | Insurance Products † | Investment Products ‡ | Bank and Trust †† | | Corporate & Fraternal | AALnet | Life Resources | | Lutherans Online | Trade Name Information | Privacy Policy |     Appleton Office: 4321 N. Ballard Road Appleton, WI 54919-0001 USA 1-800-CALL-AAL (1-800-225-5225) Minneapolis Office: 625 Fourth Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55415-1624 USA 1-800-990-6290         E-mail: aalmail@aal.org E-mail: www.cic@luthbro.com     Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood is a trade name of Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL). AAL is authorized to conduct business in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. NAIC # 0000-56014. Products of Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood are underwritten by Aid Association for Lutherans and are available to applicants who meet membership, insurability, U.S. citizenship and residency requirements. Not all products described are available in all states. † Insurance and retirement products, where available, are individually underwritten (not group coverage) by Aid Association for Lutherans, 4321 N. Ballard Road, Appleton, WI 54919-0001. ‡ Securities offered through AAL Capital Management Corporation, 222 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI 54919-0007, a wholly owned subsidiary of AAL. †† Bank and trust services offered through AAL Bank and Trust, FSB, 125 N. Superior St., Appleton, WI 54919-0004 (member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender), a wholly owned subsidiary of AAL. Insurance and investment products of Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood and AAL Capital Management Corporation are not deposits, are not FDIC insured, are not insured by any federal governmental agency, are not guaranteed by AAL Bank and Trust, FSB, and may go down in value. Trust and investment management services are not deposits, are not Federal Deposit Insurance (FDIC) insured, are not insured by any federal governmental agency, are not guaranteed by AAL Bank and Trust, FSB, and may go down in value. Life Resources is a service mark of Aid Association for Lutherans © 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Aid Association for Lutherans   This document was last updated on Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 12:02 PM

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Medicare Supplement Insurance Options Medicare Supplement Where the world shops for Medicare Supplement Insurance....Shop, Compare and Save!!!! 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Neither, the Medicare program nor managed care were intended to pay the entire hospital, doctor or nursing home bill. Many seniors will need supplemental insurance to pay on expenses not covered by Medicare. Supplement insurance is available from many different sources and we have listed some of the options below. Neither Medicare nor Medicare supplement policies cover most long-term care expenses. Medicare Supplement Options : Original Medicare with Medicare Supplement Managed Care (HMO,PPO,POS,Cost Plan) Medical Savings Account Plan (MSA) Religious Fraternal Benefit Society Plan Private Fee-For-Service Plan   Original Medicare Plan The Original Medicare plan is run by the federal government. It is a traditional pay-per-visit health plan that lets you go to any doctor, hospital, or other health care provider who accepts Medicare. You pay the deductible. Medicare pays its share of the Medicare-approved amount, and you pay your share. The Original Medicare Plan has two parts: Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance). Part A (Medicare) Hospital insurance that covers hospice care, home health care, skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient hospital stays. Part B (Medicare) Medical insurance that helps pay for doctors' services, outpatient hospital care, durable medical equipment, and some medical services that are not covered by Part A. Cost You pay the $43.80 Part B premium, the Part A and Part B deductibles, and the coinsurance. Supplemental Insurance There are many types of private health insurance/coverage that you can buy to supplement, or fill the gaps, in your Medicare coverage. This supplemental insurance will pay for some or all of your health care costs that are not covered by Medicare. These types of private health insurance/coverage include: Employee or Retiree Coverage (from your employer or union) Medigap Insurance (from a private company or group). People often refer to all of these types of private health insurance/coverage as "supplemental insurance." However, "Medicare Supplemental" or "Medigap" insurance is a specific type of private insurance that is subject to Federal and State laws. Medigap Medicare supplemental insurance policies that are sold by private insurance companies to Medicare beneficiaries to fill the "gaps" in Original Medicare Plan coverage. There are ten standardized policies, labeled Plan A through Plan J. Your State decides which of the 10 policies can be sold in your State. Medigap policies only work with the Original Medicare Plan. Medicare SELECT A type of Medigap policy that must meet all of the requirements that apply to a standard Medigap policy. You may be required to use doctors and hospitals within its network in order to be eligible for full benefits. Managed Care Plans A Managed Care plan involves a group of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers who have agreed to provide care to Medicare beneficiaries in exchange for a fixed amount of money from Medicare every month. Managed Care plans include Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), HMOs with a Point of Service (POS) option, Provider Sponsored Organizations (PSOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), and Cost Plans. Cost You pay a $43.80 Part B premium. Some plans charge an extra monthly premium. You may also pay the plan a copayment per visit or service. You will pay more if you don't follow plan rules. No Supplemental Insurance policy is necessary if you join a Managed Care plan. Providers HMO - You must go to plan doctors and hospitals. HMOs with POS Option - You may use doctors and hospitals outside of the Managed Care plan at an additional cost. PSO - You must go to plan doctors and hospitals. PPO - You may use doctors and hospitals outside of the Managed Care plan at an additional cost. Cost Plans - You may use doctors and hospitals outside of the Managed Care plan. You will pay the coinsurance, deductible, and extra charges that you would normally pay under the Original Medicare plan. Advantages There are two main advantages associated with managed care plans. The first is low premiums. The second advantage is many managed care plans offer additional benefits not covered under the Original Medicare plan. Disadvantages Managed care plans are not very flexible and the covered person has very little say in treatment options. Managed care plans are not guaranteed renewable and many managed care plans have pulled out of areas forcing people to find new coverage. Although managed care plans are required to provide benefits similar to Medicare not all plans are the same. Shop around on your own compare rates and benefits from several companies to make sure you get a plan that's right for you. It is also very important to choose a company with a excellent rating. For more information and rates on managed care coverage visit our specialist site below. Medicare Medical Savings Account A Medicare health plan option made up of two parts. One part is a Medicare MSA Health Insurance Policy with a high deductible. The other part is a special savings account where Medicare deposits money to help you pay your medical bills. Religious Fraternal Benefit Society Plans Health plans offered by a Religious Fraternal Benefit Society for its members. Only members of the society may enroll. The society must meet Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Medicare requirements for this type of organization. Private Fee-For-Service Plan A private insurance plan that accepts Medicare beneficiaries. You may go to any doctor or hospital you want. The insurance plan, rather than the Medicare program, decides how much you pay for the services you receive. You may pay more for Medicare covered benefits. You may have extra benefits the Original Medicare Plan doesn't cover. Although these are options for some seniors the vast majority of seniors have chosen the Original Medicare plan and supplemental coverage. Medicare supplement insurance policies being sold today must be approved by the Department of Insurance in your state and there are no bad policies. However, not all companies are the same and there are currently 100's companies marketing policies. To review some of these options and policies visit our Medicare Supplement specialist site below.   navy navy Medicare Supplement Specialist Medicare Supplement Research navy Advertising Disclaimer

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RE Member Group Medicare Supplement Insurance The easy, affordable way to cover what Medicare doesn't. Are you 65 now or will you be 65 within six months? If so, then it’s a good idea to look into the RE Member Group Medicare Supplement Plan. We will send you a brochure explaining what Medicare covers. Medicare was never intended to cover all medical costs. That’s why more than 70 percent of senior Americans have a Medicare Supplement Plan. * This coverage is arranged for rural electric consumers and offers important advantages like these: 1. A choice of 10 plans 2. Guaranteed acceptance 3. No health questions or medical exams 4. 30 day risk-free guarantee 5. Claim payments made directly to you, the insured 6. All plans sold through the mail, no agent will call The plan gives you lifetime protection at affordable rates. And you can even choose to have your coverage effective as early as the first day of the month you turn 65 (must be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B). For more information, just call toll-free 1-800-543-9213, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central Time and request your RE Member Group Medicare Supplement Package. Underwritten by Monumental Life Insurance Company * Source: Book of Health Insurance Data Plans not available in all states. Health and Human Resources HCFA Health Care Financing Administration Home  

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Weiss Ratings Products: Consumer Guide to Medicare Supplement Insurance Consumer Guide to Medicare Supplement Ins. Back If you're a senior citizen or care for one, you'll want to order this customized 30-page Consumer Guide to Medicare Supplement Insurance . In addition to providing a list of nearly all the insurers offering Medicare supplement (Medigap) policies in your area, it shows exactly how much each company will actually charge you based on your age, gender, and address. We make it easy to immediately see which company is offering you the best deal, with insurance companies categorized by their Weiss Safety Ratings so you can shop for the best combination of price and safety. Price: $49.00 Have a question? Call our Customer Hotline: 1-800-289-9222 Customer Hotline: 1.800.289.9222  ·  Corp. Office: 1.561.627.3300 Copyright © 2002 Weiss Ratings, Inc. All rights reserved. Home | Privacy | Jobs | Affiliate Program | Contact Us   Response object error 'ASP 0156 : 80004005' Header Error /Products/LH_sen_rep.asp , line 139 The HTTP headers are already written to the client browser. Any HTTP header modifications must be made before writing page content.

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