Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plans, Virginia
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| MedicareWire Rating: | |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best Rating: | A |
| A.M. Best Outlook: | Stable |
| S&P Rating: | A+ |
| Established: | 1966 |
| NAIC Number: | 71835 |
| Policy Fee: | None |
What Medicare Supplements does Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Offer in Virginia?
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia offers 8 different Medigap plans in Virginia . Each plan covers the gaps in Original Medicare differently (see comparison chart or check out our review). Here's what Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield offers:
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 following table shows what each Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medigap plan covers:
REVIEW: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Supplements in Virginia
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 Virginia. 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 the 5 most popular plans.
- No charge for writing the policy.
Cons
- Plan F premium not in top 10 best.
- Does not offer Medicare SELECT plans.
About This Review
We reviewed Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Medicare supplement plan offering in Virginia 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
Medicare Supplement F is the most popular plan sold in Virginia. The following table shows how Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield stacks up with the competition.
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 Virginia Medigap plans are available to all Virginia 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 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 Virginia. This is the best way to predict future rate increases.
Availability
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia services Medicare supplement insurance in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Roanoke, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Danville, Manassas, and most other Virginia cities.
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On this page our goal is to help consumers: Compare Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medigap plans in Virginia with the best Medicare supplements available. Read our review. Get a free quote. Did we succeed?