CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Supplement Plans, District of Columbia
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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: | 47058 |
| Policy Fee: | None |
What Medigap Policies Does CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Sell in District of Columbia?
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield offers 8 different Medigap plans in District of Columbia . Each plan covers the gaps in Original Medicare differently (see comparison chart or check out our review). Here's what CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield 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 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medigap plan covers:
REVIEW: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Supplements in District of Columbia
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield scored 4.0 out of 5.0 based on our scoring method. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has a good Plan F rate (top 10), and they have been servicing Medicare Supplements for 54 years, but their A.M. Best financial rating is unknown or not great. Consequently, we cautiously recommend this carrier to District of Columbia seniors. See the top 10 competition.
Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:
Pros
- Highly competitive Plan F premium.
- Over 25 years in the Medicare Supplements business.
- No charge for writing the policy.
Cons
- 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 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield's Medicare supplement plan offering in District of Columbia 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.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medigap Plan F vs. Competition
Medicare Supplement F is the most popular plan sold in District of Columbia. The following table shows how CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield stacks up with the competition.
Contact CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield 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
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Supplements are available to all District of Columbia beneficiaries, ages 65 and older, who have enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B.
If you are within your first six months of Medicare enrollment, you have guaranteed issue rights and cannot be turned down. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is required to issue the Medicare Supplement policy of your choice. So long as you make no material misrepresentations and pay your premiums, your policy cannot be canceled.
Before choosing an insurance company, be sure to get the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Supplement rate increase history in District of Columbia. This is the best way to predict future rate increases.
Availability
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield services Medicare supplement insurance in , and most other District of Columbia cities.
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On this page our goal is to help consumers: Compare CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medigap plans in District of Columbia with the best Medicare supplements available. Read our review. Get a free quote. Did we succeed?