Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Supplements Offered in North Carolina
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| MedicareWire Rating: | |
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| A.M. Best Rating: | n/a |
| A.M. Best Outlook: | - |
| S&P Rating: | n/a |
| Established: | 1966 |
| NAIC Number: | 54631 |
| Policy Fee: | None |
Which Supplemental Medicare Plans Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield Offer in North Carolina?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina sells 10 Medicare supplements in North Carolina. 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.
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The following table shows what each Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medigap plan covers:
REVIEW: Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Supplements in North Carolina
Blue Cross and Blue Shield scored 4.0 out of 5.0 based on our scoring method. See the top 10 competition.
Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:
Pros
- Over 25 years in the Medicare SupplementsMedicare Supplements are additional insurance policies that Medicare beneficiaries can purchase to cover the gaps in their Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B) health insurance coverage. business.
- Offers the 5 most popular plans.
- No charge for writing the policy.
Cons
- Uncompetitive Plan F premium.
- Unknown financial strength (no A.M. Best rating).
- Does not offer Medicare SELECTMedicare SELECT is a type of Medigap policy (Medicare supplement plan) that requires its members to get their primary care from a contracted provider. plans.
About This Review
We reviewed Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Medicare supplement plan offering in North Carolina 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 premiumsA premium is an amount that an insurance policyholder must pay for coverage. Premiums are typically paid on a monthly basis. In the federal Medicare program, there are four different types of 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.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plan F Compared to Top Ten
Medicare Supplement F is the most popular plan sold in North Carolina. The following table shows how Blue Cross and Blue Shield stacks up with the competition.
Contact 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare Supplements are available to all North Carolina beneficiaries, ages 65 and older, who are enrolled in Medicare Part BMedicare Part B is medical coverage for people with Original Medicare benefits. It covers doctor visits, preventative care, tests, durable medical equipment, and supplies. Medicare Part B pays 80 percent of most medically necessary healthcare services.. If you are just turning age 65, you have guaranteed issue rightsGuaranteed-issue is a right granted to Medicare beneficiaries and applies to Medicare Supplement insurance (aka, Medigap plans). All states and the federal government enforce this essential right, which protects Medicare beneficiaries from medical underwriting. and cannot be turned down by 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.
Availability
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina services Medicare supplement insurance in Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, Raleigh, Greensboro, High Point, Winston, Salem, Durham, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, Ashville, Jacksonville, Chapel Hill, Rocky Mount, Burlington, Wilson, and most other North Carolina cities.
Related Medicare Supplement Insurance Topics
- Do I really Need Supplemental Insurance with Medicare??
- Is Medicare Plan G Better Than Plan F?
- What is the Average Cost of Supplemental Insurance for Seniors?
On this page our goal is to help consumers: Compare Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medigap plans in North Carolina with the best Medicare supplements available. Read our review. Get a free quote. Did we succeed?
The Medicare Supplement information on this page originates from CMS Data Files, is maintained by David Bynon, and was last updated on .