Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Supplement Plans, California
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| MedicareWire Rating: | |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best Rating: | A |
| A.M. Best Outlook: | Stable |
| S&P Rating: | |
| Established: | 1966 |
| NAIC Number: | 62825 |
| Policy Fee: | None |
Which Supplemental Medicare Plans Does Anthem Blue Cross Offer in California?
Anthem Blue Cross offers 8 of the standardized Medigap policies in California. Each Medigap plan offers a different range of coverage (see comparison chart or check out our review). Here's a quick look at Anthem Blue Cross's offering:
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.
The table below outlines the coverage of each Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Supplement:
REVIEW: Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Supplements in California
Anthem Blue Cross scored 4.5 out of 5.0 based on our scoring method. With a top 10 Plan F premium, more than 10 years in the Medicare Supplements business, and a strong financial rating from A.M. Best, we have confidence in Anthem Blue Cross. Plus, they do not charge a policy fee. These are just a few reasons we recommend this carrier to seniors in California. See the top 10 competition.
Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:
Pros
- Highly competitive Plan F premium.
- Excellent financial strength.
- Over 25 years in the Medicare Supplements business.
- Offers the 5 most popular plans.
- No charge for writing the policy.
Cons
- Does not offer Medicare SELECT plans.
About This Review
We reviewed Anthem Blue Cross's Medicare supplement plan offering in California 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 Medigap Plan F vs. Competition
Plan F is the most popular plan sold by Anthem Blue Cross in California. The table below gives you an idea of rates by the top ten vs. Anthem Blue Cross.
Contact Anthem Blue Cross 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 Medigap plans are available to all California Medicare beneficiaries, ages 65 and older, who have enrolled in Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.
If you are just turning age 65, you have guaranteed issue rights and cannot be turned down by Anthem Blue Cross. 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.
Availability
Anthem Blue Cross services Medicare supplement insurance in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Sacramento, Roseville, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Fresno, Bakersfield, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Sonoma, Napa, Stockton, Irvine, and most other California cities.
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On this page our goal is to help consumers: Compare Anthem Blue Cross Medigap plans in California with the best Medicare supplements available. Read our review. Get a free quote. Did we succeed?