Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Supplement Plans, Washington
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| MedicareWire Rating: | |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best Rating: | A- |
| A.M. Best Outlook: | Stable |
| S&P Rating: | n/a |
| Established: | 1966 |
| NAIC Number: | 47570 |
| Policy Fee: | None |
What Medigap Policies Does Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield Sell in Washington?
Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska sells 5 Medicare supplements in Washington. Each lettered plan pays Medicare benefits differently (see comparison chart or check out our review). Here they are at a glance:
Community Rated Medigap Plans: When a plan is "Community Rated" the community will all be charged the same monthly premium if enrolled in the same plan. As an example, if you enroll at age 65 or 72 you would be charged the same amount. Premiums will increase, but your age will not be a factor.
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 table below outlines the coverage of each Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Supplement:
REVIEW: Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Supplements in Washington
Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield scored 4.0 out of 5.0 based on our scoring method. With a top 10 Plan F premium, more than 10 years in the Medicare Supplements business, and a strong financial rating from A.M. Best, we have confidence in Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Plus, they do not charge a policy fee. These are just a few reasons we recommend this carrier to seniors in Washington. See the top 10 competition.
Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:
Pros
- Highly competitive Plan F premium.
- Excellent financial strength.
- Over 25 years in the Medicare Supplements business.
- No charge for writing the policy.
Cons
- Does not offer Medicare SELECT plans.
- Does not offer the 5 most popular plans.
About This Review
We reviewed Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Medicare supplement plan offering in Washington 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.
Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medigap Plan F vs. Competition
Medicare Supplement F is the most popular plan sold in Washington. The following table shows how Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield stacks up with the competition.
Contact Premera 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
Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska Medicare Supplements are available to all Washington 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. Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield 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 a Medicare Supplement carrier, be sure to get the Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medigap rate increase history in Washington. The lowest rate now may not be the lowest rate in the future.
Availability
Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska services Medicare supplement insurance in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Renton, Yakima, Bellingham, Kennewick, Auburn, Pasco, Marysville, Lakewood, Redmond, Shoreline, Kirkland, Richland, Olympia, and most other Washington cities.
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On this page our goal is to help consumers: Compare Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska Medigap plans in Washington with the best Medicare supplements available. Read our review. Get a free quote. Did we succeed?