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Avera Health Medicare Supplement Plans, Iowa

by David Bynon, last updated October 3, 2023

On this page we help consumers learn more about Medicare Supplements sold by Avera Health in the state of Iowa. Call 1-855-728-0510 (TTY 711) for plan assistance.
Avera Health Medigap Plans in Iowa

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MedicareWire Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
A.M. Best Rating:n/a
A.M. Best Outlook:-
S&P Rating:n/a
Established:1999
NAIC Number:95839
Policy Fee:None

What Medicare Supplements does Avera Health Offer in Iowa?

Avera Health Plans offers 4 different Medigap plans in Iowa . Each plan covers the gaps in Original Medicare differently (see comparison chart or check out our review). Here's what Avera Health offers:

Plans Offered by Avera Health

Plan TypePremium[3]Rating TypeEffective
Medigap Plan A$99.51Attained AgeGet a Quote
Medigap Plan B$129.84Attained AgeGet a Quote
Medigap Plan C$149.95Attained AgeGet a Quote
Medigap Plan F$150.97Attained AgeGet a Quote

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 Avera Health Medigap plan covers:

Medigap Plan Benefits

BenefitsABCF
Part A DeductibleNoYesYesYes
Part A CoinsuranceYesYesYesYes
SNF CoinsuranceNoNoYesYes
Part B DeductibleNoNoYesYes
Part B CoinsuranceYesYesYesYes
Excess ChargesNoNoNoYes
Foriegn TravelNoNo80%80%
Out-of-Pocket LimitsNoNoNoNo

REVIEW: Avera Health Medicare Supplements in Iowa

Avera Health scored 3.0 out of 5.0 based on our scoring method. See the top 10 competition.

Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:

Pros

  • More than 20 years in the Medicare Supplements business.
  • No charge for writing the policy.

Cons

  • Uncompetitive Plan F premium.
  • Unknown financial strength (no A.M. Best rating).
  • Does not offer Medicare SELECT plans.
  • Does not offer the 5 most popular plans.

About This Review

We reviewed Avera Health's Medicare supplement plan offering in Iowa 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.

Avera Health Medicare Supplement Plan F Compared to Top Ten

Plan F is the most popular plan sold by Avera Health in Iowa. The table below gives you an idea of rates by the top ten vs. Avera Health.

Compare Plan F Base Rates

CarrierPremium[3]FeeReview[4]
Avera Health$150.97None
☆☆☆☆☆
Everest$111.01$25.00
☆☆☆☆☆
Liberty Bankers Life$111.10$25.00
☆☆☆☆☆
MassMutual$111.24None
☆☆☆☆☆
Western Catholic Union$111.37$25.00
☆☆☆☆☆
Equitable National$111.98$20.00
☆☆☆☆☆
American Continental$112.37$20.00
☆☆☆☆☆
Bankers Fidelity$112.64$25.00
☆☆☆☆☆
ManhattanLife$112.75$25.00
☆☆☆☆☆
Unified Life$112.76$25.00
☆☆☆☆☆
Shenandoah Life$113.75$25.00
☆☆☆☆☆

Contact Avera Health 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:

Sales:877-322-4885
Website:https://www.averahealthplans.com/insurance/find-a-plan/medicare/
Address:2811 East 26th Street Suite 101, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

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

Avera Health supplemental Medicare insurance policies are available to all Medicare beneficiaries in Iowa at age 65. You must be enrolled in both Medicare Parts A and B.

If you are just turning age 65, you have guaranteed issue rights and cannot be turned down by Avera Health. Once issued, your Medicare Supplement policy can't be canceled. And, it will automatically renew for as long as you continue to pay the premiums and make no material misrepresentations.

Before choosing a Medicare Supplement carrier, be sure to get the Avera Health Medigap rate increase history in Iowa. The lowest rate now may not be the lowest rate in the future.

Availability

Avera Health services Medicare supplement insurance in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Waterloo, Council Bluffs, Ames, Dubuquq, Ankeny, and most other Iowa cities.

Related Medicare Supplement Insurance Topics

  • Do I really Need Supplemental Insurance with Medicare??
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  • What is the Average Cost of Supplemental Insurance for Seniors?

On this page our goal is to help consumers: Compare Avera Health Medigap plans in Iowa with the best Medicare supplements available. Read our review. Get a free quote. Did we succeed?

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[3]About the Author

David Bynon is a Medicare analyst, published author, and U.S. Navy veteran with over 40 years of experience in cryptology, cybersecurity, and healthcare systems. Since founding MedicareWire in 2012, he has provided unbiased, data-driven Medicare plan research to assist seniors in making informed decisions.

Previously, David served as Vice President of Global Systems at Sony Pictures Entertainment and Director of Systems and Networks at HealthNet, focusing on secure HMO and Medicare infrastructures. His military career includes serving as Command Chief at TACRON-11, earning multiple Navy Commendation Medals and other commendations.

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