Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plans, Kentucky
Which Supplemental Medicare Plans Does Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Offer in Kentucky?
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kentucky sells 14 Medicare supplements in Kentucky. Each lettered plan pays Medicare benefits differently (see comparison chart or check out our review). Here they are at a glance:
Attained Age Rated Medigap Plans: With this plan rating type your monthly premium is based on your current age. As you age your premium will increase. As an example, if you enroll in a Medigap policy at age 65 with a premium of $120, it may increase to $138 when you turn 69, and $162 at age 72. Also, Attained Age rated plans may increase with inflation.
Call 1-855-728-0510 (TTY 711) for plan assistance.
If you qualify for Medicare and don't know where to start, MedicareEnrollment.com, an independent HealthCompare insurance broker, has licensed agents who can help you with your Medicare enrollment options.
SAVINGS OPPORTUNITY: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield offers Medicare SELECT plan policies in some areas of Kentucky. A Select plan is a Medigap policy that requires you to use specific hospitals and, in some cases specific doctors, to get the full financial benefit of the plan. A Medicare SELECT plan pays the Medicare Part A inpatient deductible when you use a network hospital or if you use a non-network hospital for emergency care. Otherwise, you pay the inpatient deductible. Other than that it's the same as the standard Medigap plan.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medigap Plan Benefits Comparison Chart
The following table shows the coverage benefits you get with of each Medicare supplemental plan offered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield:
REVIEW: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Supplements in Kentucky
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield scored 4.5 out of 5.0 based on our scoring method. Although their Plan F is not in the top 10 best rates, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has been servicing Medicare Supplements for over 10 years and has a good financial rating from A.M. Best. This is a good carrier, but there are other good Medigap carriers with lower rates in Kentucky. See the top 10 competition.
Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:
Pros
- Excellent financial strength.
- Over 25 years in the Medicare Supplements business.
- Offers Medicare SELECT plans.
- Offers the 5 most popular plans.
- No charge for writing the policy.
Cons
- Uncompetitive Plan F premium.
About This Review
We reviewed Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Medicare supplement plan offering in Kentucky versus all other insurance carriers in the state. Our review is unbiased. We use a formula that looks at years in business, A.M. Best financial strength rating, plans serviced, plan premiums and fees. We do not take into account rate increase history. Our goal is to present information accurately and without bias, based on our interpretation of factual information about each carrier.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medigap Plan F vs. Competition
Plan F is the most popular plan sold by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky. The table below gives you an idea of rates by the top ten vs. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Contact Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medigap Sales
For more information about this Medicare Supplement carrier, and other plans on this site, call 1-855-728-0510 (TTY 711). You may also start your Medicare Supplement enrollment online. You can contact the plan directly at:
For assistance 24 hours a day, call 800-633-4227. TTY users should call 877-486-2048 or visit www.medicare.gov. If you qualify for Medicare but have not yet enrolled or verified your enrollment status, you can do so on the Social Security Administration website.
Eligibility
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kentucky Medicare Supplements are available to all Kentucky beneficiaries, ages 65 and older, who have enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B.
If you are just turning age 65, you have guaranteed issue rights and cannot be turned down by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Plus, your policy cannot be canceled and it will continue to be renewed as long as you pay the premiums on time and make no material misrepresentations.
Before choosing an insurance company, be sure to get the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Supplement rate increase history in Kentucky. This is the best way to predict future rate increases.
Availability
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kentucky services Medicare supplement insurance in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington, and most other Kentucky cities.
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On this page our goal is to help consumers: Compare Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kentucky Medigap plans in Kentucky with the best Medicare supplements available. Read our review. Get a free quote. Did we succeed?