Medigap Plans Connecticut

10 Best Medigap Plan F Policies in Connecticut

Medicare Supplement Plan F is the most popular Medigap plan available in Connecticut. Here are the 10 best Plan F policies available in Connecticut based on our reviews (click for details):

Carrier	Premium^[1]	Fee
AARP	$227.42	None
Globe Life	$271.00	None
United American	$295.00	None
USAA Life	$250.58	None
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut	$259.45	None
Cigna	$262.77	None
Combined Insurance	$304.99	$25.00
Humana	$318.28	None
Omaha Insurance Company	$374.79	None
State Farm	$401.79	None

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10 Best Medigap Plan G Policies in Connecticut

Medicare Supplement Plan G is rapidly gaining popularity among Connecticut seniors. With Plan F going away in 2020, it is expected to be the new gold standard. Here are the 10 best Medigap Plan G policies available in Connecticut based on our reviews (click for details):

Carrier	Premium^[1]	Fee
AARP	$196.55	None
Globe Life	$255.00	None
United American	$335.00	None
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut	$190.05	None
Cigna	$222.37	None
Humana	$260.59	None
Combined Insurance	$267.70	$25.00
Omaha Insurance Company	$316.97	None
Colonial Penn	$446.44	None
American Progressive Life	$501.26	None
NOTE: Medigap Plan G is identical to Plan F, with one exception. A Plan G policy does not pay your Medicare Part B annual deductible. In many cases the annual cost of Plan G makes it a better deal.

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10 Best Medigap Plan N Policies in Connecticut

Medicare Supplement Plan N is similar to Plan D, but covers Medicare Part B coinsurance costs differently. Due to its lower cost and good coverage, it's catching the attention of many Connecticut seniors. Here are the 10 best Medigap Plan N policies available in Connecticut based on our reviews (click for details):

Carrier	Premium^[1]	Fee
AARP	$148.10	None
Globe Life	$180.00	None
United American	$196.00	None
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut	$146.19	None
USAA Life	$164.90	None
Omaha Insurance Company	$178.15	None
Cigna	$182.07	None
Combined Insurance	$229.63	$25.00
Humana	$249.80	None
Colonial Penn	$306.62	None
NOTE: With Medigap Plan N, 100% of your Part B coinsurance is covered, except up to a $20 copayment for office visits and up to $50 for emergency room visits.

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Medigap Reviews

We review all major Medicare Supplement insurance carriers servicing Medigap policies in Connecticut. Our reviews are unbiased. We use a balanced formula that looks at years in business, A.M. Best financial strength rating, plans serviced, plan premiums and fees. Our current formula does not take rate increase history into account.

Our reviews are based on statewide analysis, not nationwide. We recommend consumers use our 5-star ratings as one aspect of their decision making process. It helps compare insurance carriers at-a-glance.

Medicare Supplement Rates (Premiums)

We list monthly premiums for all Medigap plans offered by Medicare Supplement carriers in Connecticut. Rates are samples based on a 65 year old, non-smoking woman and include applicable household discounts. Use our rates for comparison purposes only. Your actual rate will be based on where you live, your age, sex and use of tobacco products.

Review^[2]

Medigap Carrier

Plan A

Plan F^[1]

AARP

$144.53

$227.42

Globe Life

$172.50

$271.00

United American

$192.00

$295.00

Cigna

$210.22

$262.77

Combined Insurance

$291.40

$304.99

Humana

$305.59

$318.28

USAA Life

$331.67

$250.58

State Farm

$424.40

$401.79

Omaha Insurance Company

$524.71

$374.79

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut

$573.26

$259.45

Colonial Penn

$878.21

$582.23

Equitable Life

$234.83

$383.25

American Progressive Life

$385.62

$576.38

Top 10 Medigap Plans in Connecticut

Looking for the best Plan F, G or N available to Connecticut seniors?

Medigap Plans are Standardized Medicare Supplements

The Connecticut Department of Insurance and the federal government have worked together to standardize Medicare supplemental insurance policies. Insurance companies must clearly identify plans as Medicare Supplement Insurance and each Medicare Plan must use a standardized letter code, A through N. Each lettered plan offers the same benefits, regardless of the carrier offering it. Only the rates are different.

NOTE: Medigap, Medicare Supplements and Medicare Plans are all names used interchangeably for supplemental insurance that fill the gaps in Original Medicare coverage.

All Connecticut Medicare supplement policies offer the same basic benefits, however, some offer additional gap coverage. This allows you to choose the amount of insurance you need.

Each insurance company decides which policies it wants to sell, although state laws might affect which ones they offer. Insurance companies that sell Medicare supplemental insurance:

Don't have to offer every Medigap plan
Must offer Medigap Plan A if they offer any Medigap policy
Must also offer Plan C or Plan F if they offer any plan

For more information, visit the Connecticut Department of Insurance website at http://www.ct.gov/cid.

Medicare Supplement Plan F: Is it the Best Plan in Connecticut?

Even though Medicare Plan F is the most costly, it is the overwhelming favorite. More than 50 percent of all seniors with a Medigap policy in Connecticut choose Plan F. The reason is simple. It offers complete gap coverage.

IMPORTANT: If you want the gap protection of Medicare Supplement Plan F, you must get enrolled before January 2020. Congress voted to abolish Plan F. Starting January 2020 carrier are no longer able to sell these polices.

What About the AARP Medicare Supplement: Is it the Best Connecticut Medigap Plan?

Best is a relative term. To be sure, AARP sell more Medicare Supplements than any other insurance carrier. That said, AARP Medigap Plans, underwritten by United Healthcare, have the same benefits and features as all other standardized supplements. The real difference is the monthly premium, how often rates increase, and the financial stability of the insurance carrier.

In our experience, AARP Medicare Supplement premiums are frequently more than competing carrier in the same area. However, in many areas UHC has a competitive advantage with their Medicare SELECT plans. Ask your agent about Medicare SELECT options in your area.

AARP sells a range of Medicare supplements, however, Plan F, Plan G and Plan N are the most popular. You can quickly see the coverage differences between these plans using the comparison chart below.

Med Supp Plan Comparison Chart

The following Medicare Supplement Plans Comparison Chart offers a quick look at the benefits provided by each Medigap policies.

Medigap Benefits	A	B	C	D	F^*	G	K	L	M	N
Medicare Part A Coinsurance and hospital costs up to an additional 365 days after Medicare benefifits are used up	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Medicare Part B Coinsurance or Copayment	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	50%	75%	Yes	Yes**
Blood (First 3 Pints)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	50%	75%	Yes	Yes
Part A Hospice Care Coinsurance or Copayment	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	50%	75%	Yes	Yes
Skilled Nursing Facility Care Coinsurance	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	50%	75%	Yes	Yes
Medicare Part A Deductible	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	50%	75%	50%	Yes
Medicare Part B Deductible	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Medicare Part B Excess Charges	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Foreign Travel Emergency (Up to Plan Limits)	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Out-of-Pocket Limit***	None	None	None	None	None	None	$5,240	$2,620	None	None

^* Medicare Plan F also offers a high-deductible plan. If you choose this option, this means you must pay for Medicare-covered costs up to the deductible amount of $2,240 before your Medigap plan pays anything.

^** Medicare Plan N pays 100% of the Part B coinsurance, except for a copayment of up to $20 for some office visits and up to $50 copayment for emergency room visits that don't result in an inpatient admission.

^*** After you meet your out-of-pocket yearly limit and your yearly Part B deductible, the Medigap plan pays 100% of covered services for the rest of the calendar year.

Medigap vs Medicare Advantage

Still wondering if a Medigap plan is right for you? Considering Medicare Advantage as an alternative? For many seniors it's a difficult decision. Here's our advice.

First, understand the difference between Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans available in Connecticut. Medicare Supplement insurance fills gaps in your Original Medicare benefits. Medicare Advantage replaces your Original Medicare benefits with managed care.

Second, if you want the most choices and flexibility, Original Medicare combined with a Medigap plan and a Connecticut Medicare Part D plan is the way to go.

Need Local Help?

The State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) provide free, one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers. The Connecticut SHIP is a grant-funded project of the federal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). You can reach them by phone or on their website:

1-800-994-9422 (in state only); (860) 424-5274 (out of state)
http://www.ct.gov/agingservices/cwp/view.asp?a=2513&q=313032

Disclaimers

The Medicare Supplement Insurance data on MedicareWire.com comes from Medicare.gov, CMS.gov and private sources and is subject to change. CMS has neither reviewed nor endorsed the information on this site.

The MedicareWire.com website is available for educational purposes. Our goal is to present information about senior health insurance accurately and without bias, based on our interpretation of factual information. However, this site is not intended as a substitute for legal, health, or financial advice from a licensed professional. On this page we help consumers:

Compare Connecticut Medigap Plan, rates and reviews, including Medicare Plan F, G, and N. Find the best Medicare Supplements in Connecticut at the lowest cost available. Get an AARP Med Supp plan, guaranteed issue, if you're turning age 65.

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^[1] Sample premium is for a 65 year old, non smoking, woman living in Connecticut. The rate was accurate on date of publication. Rates change frequently and they are priced by county. You must contact a licensed agent to get a current rate for your situation.

^[2] Review rating stars are derived from MedicareWire reviews on our Medigap Plan pages.

This page is maintained by David Bynon and was last updated on October 12, 2018.

Medigap Plans Connecticut

10 Best Medigap Plan F Policies in Connecticut

10 Best Medigap Plan G Policies in Connecticut

10 Best Medigap Plan N Policies in Connecticut

Medigap Reviews

Medicare Supplement Rates (Premiums)

Top 10 Medigap Plans in Connecticut

Medigap Plans are Standardized Medicare Supplements

Medicare Supplement Plan F: Is it the Best Plan in Connecticut?

What About the AARP Medicare Supplement: Is it the Best Connecticut Medigap Plan?

Med Supp Plan Comparison Chart

Medigap vs Medicare Advantage

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