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Gerber Life Medigap Plans in Michigan

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

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MedicareWireMedicareWire is a Medicare insurance consulting agency. We founded MedicareWire after seeing and hearing how confusing and frustrating it is to find, understand, and choose a plan. Our services are free to the consumer. Rating:
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A.M. Best Rating:A
A.M. Best Outlook:Stable
S&P Rating:BBB
Established:2009
NAIC Number:70939
Policy Fee:$25.00

What Medigap Policies Does Gerber Life Sell in Michigan?

Gerber Life Insurance Company sells 4 Medicare supplements in Michigan. Each lettered plan pays Medicare benefits differently (see comparison chart or check out our review). Here they are at a glance:

Plans Offered by Gerber Life

Plan TypePremium[3]Rating TypeEffective
Medigap Plan A$165.14Attained AgeOctober 01, 2017
Medigap Plan C$249.08Attained AgeOctober 01, 2017
Medigap Plan F$254.65Attained AgeOctober 01, 2017
Medigap Plan G$179.66Attained AgeOctober 01, 2017

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.

If you need a Medicare Supplement but don't know where to start, we have licensed Medicare insurance agents[1] available at 1-855-728-0510 (TTY 711) who can answer your questions and help you get the best plan for your needs. No obligation.

The following table shows the coverage benefits you get with of each Medicare supplemental plan offered by Gerber Life:

Medigap Plan Benefits

BenefitsACFG
Part A DeductibleNoYesYesYes
Part A CoinsuranceYesYesYesYes
SNF CoinsuranceNoYesYesYes
Part B DeductibleNoYesYesNo
Part B CoinsuranceYesYesYesYes
Excess ChargesNoNoYesYes
Foriegn TravelNo80%80%80%
Out-of-Pocket LimitsNoNoNoNo

REVIEW: Gerber Life Medicare Supplements in Michigan

Gerber Life scored 3.0 out of 5.0 based on our scoring method. Although their Plan F is not in the top 10 best rates, Gerber Life has been servicing 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. for over 10 years and has a good financial rating from A.M. Best. Another slight negative is their $25.00 policy fee. This is a good carrier, but there are other good Medigap carriers with lower rates in Michigan. See the top 10 competition.

Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:

Pros

  • Excellent financial strength.
  • More than 10 years in the Medicare Supplements business.

Cons

  • Uncompetitive Plan F premium.
  • 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.
  • Does not offer the 5 most popular plans.
  • Charges a fee to write the policy.

About This Review

We reviewed Gerber Life's Medicare supplement plan offering in Michigan 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.

Gerber Life Medicare Supplement Plan F Compared to Top Ten

Medicare Supplement F is the most popular plan sold in Michigan. The following table shows how Gerber Life stacks up with the competition.

Compare Plan F Base Rates

CarrierPremium[3]FeeReview[4]
Gerber Life$254.65$25.00
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Blue Cross Blue Shield$130.73None
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McLaren Health Plan$131.06None
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Guarantee Trust Life$133.82$25.00
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Bankers Fidelity$134.60$25.00
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S.USA Life Insurance$134.84$25.00
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Everest$134.88$25.00
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AARP$135.28None
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Polish Falcons of America$135.40$25.00
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IAC$136.30$25.00
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Assured Life$136.96$25.00
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Contact Gerber Life 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:800- 704-2180
Website:http://www.gerberlife.com
Address:1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605

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

Gerber Life Medicare Supplements are available to all Michigan 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 Gerber Life. 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

Gerber Life services Medicare supplement insurance in Detroit, Warren, Dearborn, Grand Rapids, Flint, Lansing, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Livonia, Dearborn, Clinton, Westland, Kalamazoo, Southfield, Troy, Pontiac, Taylor, Saginaw, Saint Clair Shores, Waterford, Royal Oak, Wyoming, Dearborn Heights, and most other Michigan 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 Gerber Life Medigap plans in Michigan 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 March 15, 2022.

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