Western United Life Medicare Supplement Plans, Maryland
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| MedicareWire Rating: | |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best Rating: | B+ |
| A.M. Best Outlook: | Stable |
| S&P Rating: | |
| Established: | Unknown |
| NAIC Number: | 85189 |
| Policy Fee: | $25.00 |
Which Supplemental Medicare Plans Does Western United Life Offer in Maryland?
Western United Life Assurance Company (a ManhattanLife company) offers 4 of the standardized Medigap policies in Maryland. Each Medigap plan offers a different range of coverage (see comparison chart or check out our review). Here's a quick look at Western United Life's offering:
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 table below outlines the coverage of each Western United Life Medicare Supplement:
REVIEW: Western United Life Medicare Supplements in Maryland
Western United 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, Western United Life has been servicing Medicare Supplements 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 Maryland. See the top 10 competition.
Here are the pros and cons from our analysis:
Pros
- Good financial strength.
- Over 25 years in the Medicare Supplements business.
Cons
- Uncompetitive Plan F premium.
- 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 Western United Life's Medicare supplement plan offering in Maryland 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.
Western United Life Medigap Plan F vs. Competition
Medigap Plan F is the best selling plan sold in Maryland. Below you can compare Western United Life's starting rate on Plan F vs. their top ten competitors.
Contact Western United 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
Western United Life Medicare Supplements are available to all Maryland 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 Western United Life. 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.
Availability
Western United Life services Medicare supplement insurance in Baltimore, Columbia, College Park, Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Bowie, Hagerstown, Annapolis, Salisbury, Laurel, Bethesda, and most other Maryland cities.
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On this page our goal is to help consumers: Compare Western United Life Medigap plans in Maryland with the best Medicare supplements available. Read our review. Get a free quote. Did we succeed?