Transamerica Medicare Supplement Plans, California
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| MedicareWire Rating: | |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best Rating: | A+ |
| A.M. Best Outlook: | Negative |
| S&P Rating: | AA- |
| Established: | 2015 |
| NAIC Number: | 66281 |
| Policy Fee: | $25.00 |
What Medicare Supplements does Transamerica Offer in California?
Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company offers 4 different Medigap plans in California . Each plan covers the gaps in Original Medicare differently (see comparison chart or check out our review). Here's what Transamerica offers:
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.
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 following table shows what each Transamerica Medigap plan covers:
REVIEW: Transamerica Medicare Supplements in California
Transamerica scored 3.5 out of 5.0 based on our scoring method. Although they have less than 10 years experience servicing Medicare Supplements, Transamerica has a top 10 Plan F premium and a strong financial rating from A.M. Best. They might be relatively new in the business, but they are financially strong and have good rates, so we feel they are one of the better options for California seniors. See the top 10 competition.
Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:
Pros
- Competitive Plan F premium.
- Superior financial strength.
Cons
- Fewer than 5 years in the Medicare Supplements business.
- Does not offer Medicare SELECT plans.
- Does not offer the 5 most popular plans.
- Charges a fee to write the policy.
About This Review
We reviewed Transamerica's Medicare supplement plan offering in California 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.
Transamerica Medicare Supplement Plan F Compared to Top Ten
Medigap Plan F is the best selling plan sold in California. Below you can compare Transamerica's starting rate on Plan F vs. their top ten competitors.
Contact Transamerica 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
Transamerica Medicare Supplements are available to all California beneficiaries, ages 65 and older, who have enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B.
If you are just turning age 65, you have guaranteed issue rights and cannot be turned down by Transamerica. Once issued, your Medicare Supplement policy can't be canceled. And, it will automatically renew for as long as you continue to pay the premiums and make no material misrepresentations.
Before choosing an insurance company, be sure to get the Transamerica Medicare Supplement rate increase history in California. This is the best way to predict future rate increases.
Availability
Transamerica services Medicare supplement insurance in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, San Diego, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Sacramento, Roseville, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Fresno, Bakersfield, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Sonoma, Napa, Stockton, Irvine, and most other California cities.
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On this page our goal is to help consumers: Compare Transamerica Medigap plans in California with the best Medicare supplements available. Read our review. Get a free quote. Did we succeed?