Sentinel Security Life Medicare Supplements Offered in North Carolina
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| MedicareWire Rating: | |
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| A.M. Best Rating: | B++ |
| A.M. Best Outlook: | Stable |
| S&P Rating: | n/a |
| Established: | 2010 |
| NAIC Number: | 68802 |
| Policy Fee: | $25.00 |
Which Supplemental Medicare Plans Does Sentinel Security Life Offer in North Carolina?
Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company sells 11 Medicare supplements in North Carolina. 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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SAVINGS OPPORTUNITY: Sentinel Security Life offers Medicare SELECT plan policies in some areas of North Carolina. A Select plan is a Medigap policy that requires you to use specific hospitals and, in some cases specific doctors, to get the full financial benefit of the plan. A Medicare SELECT plan pays the Medicare Part AMedicare Part A is hospital coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. It covers inpatient care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. It also covers limited home healthcare services and hospice care. inpatient deductibleA deductible is an amount a beneficiary must pay for their health care expenses before the health insurance policy begins to pay its share. when you use a network hospital or if you use a non-network hospital for emergency care. Otherwise, you pay the inpatient deductible. Other than that it's the same as the standard Medigap plan.
Sentinel Security Life Medigap Plan Benefits Comparison Chart
The following table shows the coverage benefits you get with of each Medicare supplemental plan offered by Sentinel Security Life:
REVIEW: Sentinel Security Life Medicare Supplements in North Carolina
Sentinel Security 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, Sentinel Security 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 North Carolina. See the top 10 competition.
Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:
Pros
- Good financial strength.
- Offers Medicare SELECT plans.
Cons
- Uncompetitive Plan F premium.
- Less than 10 years in the Medicare Supplements business.
- Does not offer the 5 most popular plans.
- Charges a fee to write the policy.
About This Review
We reviewed Sentinel Security Life's Medicare supplement plan offering in North Carolina 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. Sentinel Security Life Plan F
Plan F is the most popular plan sold by Sentinel Security Life in North Carolina. The table below gives you an idea of rates by the top ten vs. Sentinel Security Life.
Contact Sentinel Security 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
Sentinel Security Life Medicare Supplements are available to all North Carolina 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 Sentinel Security 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
Sentinel Security Life services Medicare supplement insurance in Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, Raleigh, Greensboro, High Point, Winston, Salem, Durham, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, Ashville, Jacksonville, Chapel Hill, Rocky Mount, Burlington, Wilson, and most other North Carolina cities.
Related Medicare Supplement Insurance Topics
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On this page our goal is to help consumers: Compare Sentinel Security Life Medigap plans in North Carolina 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 .