Puritan Life Medicare Supplements Offered 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:
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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The table below outlines the coverage of each Puritan Life Medicare Supplement:
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.
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:
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.
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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 .