2020 Medicare Advantage Plans Kane County, Utah

Searching for the best rated 2020 Medicare Advantage plans in Kane County, Utah? You're in the right place.

Unlike prescription drug plans (Medicare Part D), which are the same statewide, Medicare Advantage plan availability and options vary by area. The reason for this is simple. Not all areas have the same healthcare providers, so localized plans are better.

How-To Enroll in a 2020 Medicare Advantage Plan in Kane County

Most people living in Utah, age 65 and older, qualify to enroll in Medicare Advantage. An exception is a disqualifying illness, such as End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

You are only allowed to join, drop or change plans during a Medicare Election Period. The period between 15 October and 7 December is the Annual Election Period (AEP). That's when most folks make changes to their Medicare.

Most of us also get an Individual Election Period (IEP), but it only comes around once. Your IEP is based on your 65th birthday. It starts the month before and ends the month after, so you have plenty of time.

To get enrolled:

1. Call a plan directly. If you know the plan you want, this way is quick and easy.
2. Go to www.Medicare.gov and enroll through the government website. From there you can look up your medications, compare plans, and get your application started online.
3. Use an independent Utah insurance agent. This is the best way to go if you need someone to help advise you.

Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage, Which is Better in Kane County, UT?

Medicare Advantage is one way to get full coverage healthcare. However, beneficiaries living in Kane County also have the option to keep their Original Medicare benefits and upgrade their coverage with Utah Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap) and a Utah Medicare Part D plan (PDP) for help with prescription medications.

A Medicare supplement policy protects you from big medical bills and helps you lower the total annual cost of your healthcare. See our directory of supplemental plans to compare supplemental Medicare insurance available in your area. The good news is that all supplemental insurance is standardized, offering you the luxury to buy the coverage you need based on the lowest price.

Medicare SNP Plans Available in Kane County, UT

MedicareWire has a special directory for Kane County, Utah Special Needs Plans. Although managed under the Medicare Advantage program, SNP plans are designed specifically for three types of people:

• Beneficiaries in a nursing home or receiving skilled nursing care at home;
• Beneficiaries with both Medicare and Medicaid benefits; and
• Beneficiaries with certain chronic health conditions.

Click here to see what SNPs are available in your area.