Central States Medicare Supplement Plans, West Virginia
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| MedicareWire Rating: | |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best Rating: | A+ |
| A.M. Best Outlook: | Stable |
| S&P Rating: | AA |
| Established: | 2011 |
| NAIC Number: | 34274 |
| Policy Fee: | $25.00 |
What Medicare Supplements does Central States Offer in West Virginia?
Central States Indemnity Co. of Omaha sells 6 Medicare supplements in West Virginia. 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.
Call 1-855-728-0510 (TTY 711) for plan assistance.
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Central States Medigap Plan Benefits Comparison Chart
The following table shows what each Central States Medigap plan covers:
REVIEW: Central States Medicare Supplements in West Virginia
Central States scored 3.5 out of 5.0 based on our scoring method. Central States has a good financial rating from A.M. Best, but their Plan F is not in the top 10 best rates and they have less than 10 years experience servicing Medicare Supplements. Plus, they ding you with a $25.00 policy fee. We are confident in their financial strength, but feel there are better options in West Virginia. See the top 10 competition.
Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:
Pros
- Superior financial strength.
Cons
- Uncompetitive Plan F premium.
- Less than 10 years in the Medicare Supplements business.
- Does not offer Medicare SELECT plans.
- Does not offer the 5 most popular plans.
- Charges a fee to write the policy.
About This Review
We reviewed Central States's Medicare supplement plan offering in West 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.
Central States Medigap Plan F vs. Competition
Medicare Supplement F is the most popular plan sold in West Virginia. The following table shows how Central States stacks up with the competition.
Contact Central States 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
Central States Medicare Supplements are available to all West Virginia beneficiaries, ages 65 and older, who have enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B.
If you are just turning age 65, you have guaranteed issue rights and cannot be turned down by Central States. 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
Central States services Medicare supplement insurance in Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Morgantown, Wheeling, and most other West Virginia cities.
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On this page our goal is to help consumers: Compare Central States Medigap plans in West Virginia with the best Medicare supplements available. Read our review. Get a free quote. Did we succeed?