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Puritan Life Medicare Supplements Offered in South Dakota

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

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MedicareWire Rating:
☆☆☆☆☆
A.M. Best Rating:n/a
A.M. Best Outlook:-
S&P Rating:n/a
Established:2007
NAIC Number:71390
Policy Fee:$25.00

What Medigap Policies Does Puritan Life Sell in South Dakota?

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

Plans Offered by Puritan Life

Plan TypePremium[3]Rating TypeEffective
Medigap Plan AMedicare Supplement Plan A is often confused with Medicare Part A, which is the Medicare coverage that pays for your inpatient hospital care. Medicare Supplement Plan A, which is also known as Medigap Plan A,...$101.56Attained AgeGet a Quote
Medigap Plan FMedicare Supplement Plan F is the most comprehensive Medicare supplement plan available. This plan covers all Original Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments, leaving you with no out-of-pocket costs on all Medicare-approved services.$127.19Attained AgeGet a Quote
Medigap Plan GIf you're turning age 65 this year, Medicare Supplement Plan G is the most comprehensive Medicare supplement you can buy. It's also the most popular. You might be thinking that Medicare Supplement Plan F is...$99.91Attained AgeGet a Quote
Medigap Plan NMedicare Supplemental Plan N is one of the ten standardized Medigap plans. Although it is one of the newest plans available, Medicare Plan N is quickly becoming a favorite with Baby Boomers aging into their...$85.15Attained AgeGet a Quote

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 table below outlines the coverage of each Puritan Life Medicare Supplement:

Medigap Plan Benefits

BenefitsAFGN
Part A DeductibleNoYesYesYes
Part A CoinsuranceYesYesYesYes
SNF CoinsuranceNoYesYesYes
Part B DeductibleNoYesNoNo
Part B CoinsuranceYesYesYesYes
Excess ChargesNoYesYesNo
Foriegn TravelNo80%80%80%
Out-of-Pocket LimitsNoNoNoNo

REVIEW: Puritan Life Medicare Supplements in South Dakota

Puritan Life scored 3.0 out of 5.0 based on our scoring method. Puritan Life has a good Plan F rate (top 10), and they have 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 13 years, but their A.M. Best financial rating is unknown or not great. Plus, they charge a policy fee. Consequently, we cautiously recommend this carrier to South Dakota seniors. See the top 10 competition.

Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:

Pros

  • Competitive Plan F premium.
  • More than 10 years in the Medicare Supplements business.

Cons

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

About This Review

We reviewed Puritan Life's Medicare supplement plan offering in South Dakota 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.

Competition vs. Puritan Life Plan F

Plan F is the most popular plan sold by Puritan Life in South Dakota. The table below gives you an idea of rates by the top ten vs. Puritan Life.

Compare Plan F Base Rates

CarrierPremium[3]FeeReview[4]
Puritan Life$127.19$25.00
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Transamerica$122.99None
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Equitable National$124.54$20.00
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Guarantee Trust Life$124.68$25.00
☆☆☆☆☆
Globe Life$125.00None
☆☆☆☆☆
Liberty Bankers Life$125.06$25.00
☆☆☆☆☆
Philadelphia American$125.42$20.00
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Combined Insurance$126.93$25.00
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Assured Life$127.24$25.00
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Cigna$128.81None
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Americo Life$129.24None
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Contact Puritan 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:888-474-9519
Website:https://www.puritanlifeinsurance.com/Medicare-Supplement
Address:1720 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281

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

Puritan Life supplemental Medicare insurance policies are available to all Medicare beneficiaries in South Dakota at age 65. You must be enrolled in both Medicare Parts A and B.

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 Puritan 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

Puritan Life services Medicare supplement insurance in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, Watertown, and most other South Dakota 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 Puritan Life Medigap plans in South Dakota 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 January 18, 2023.

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