Transamerica Medicare Supplements Offered in South Dakota
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| MedicareWire Rating: | |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best Rating: | A+ |
| A.M. Best Outlook: | Negative |
| S&P Rating: | AA- |
| Established: | 2005 |
| NAIC Number: | 86231 |
| Policy Fee: | None |
Which Supplemental Medicare Plans Does Transamerica Offer in South Dakota?
Transamerica Life Insurance Company offers 10 of the standardized Medigap policies in South Dakota. Each Medigap plan offers a different range of coverage (see comparison chart or check out our review). Here's a quick look at Transamerica's offering:
Issue-Age Rated Medigap Plans: With an Issue Age rated plan your monthly premium is based on your age you're first issued coverage. For instance, if your get your policy at age 65 and your premium is $125, it may remain the same rate until age 72. However, you're age 72 when you enroll, your premium might start at $170, but would not increase based on by your age. 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. will 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 the coverage benefits you get with of each Medicare supplemental plan offered by Transamerica:
REVIEW: Transamerica Medicare Supplements in South Dakota
Transamerica scored 4.5 out of 5.0 based on our scoring method. With a top 10 Plan F premium, more than 10 years in the 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. business, and a strong financial rating from A.M. Best, we have confidence in Transamerica. Plus, they do not charge a policy fee. These are just a few reasons we recommend this carrier to seniors in South Dakota. See the top 10 competition.
Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:
Pros
- The lowest Plan F premium.
- Superior financial strength.
- More than 10 years in the Medicare Supplements business.
- Offers the 5 most popular plans.
- No charge for writing the policy.
Cons
- 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.
About This Review
We reviewed Transamerica'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 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
Plan F is the most popular plan sold by Transamerica in South Dakota. The table below gives you an idea of rates by the top ten vs. Transamerica.
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 Medigap plans are available to all South Dakota Medicare beneficiaries, ages 65 and older, who have enrolled in 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. and 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 within your first six months of Medicare enrollment, 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. Transamerica 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 an insurance company, be sure to get the Transamerica Medicare Supplement rate increase history in South Dakota. This is the best way to predict future rate increases.
Availability
Transamerica 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 Transamerica 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 .