Medicare Supplements Plans Hawaii

On this page we help consumers: Compare 2020 Medicare Supplement plans in HI. See Medigap premiums and reviews, including Plan F, G, and N. View a complete Medicare Supplement Plans Comparison Chart with all plans, carriers, and rates.

Top 10 Medicare Supplement Plans in Hawaii

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

1. 10 Best Medicare Supplement Plan F
2. 10 Best Medicare Supplement Plan G
3. 10 Best Medicare Supplement Plan N

Hawaii Medicare Supplement Plan F Comparison Chart

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

Hawaii Medicare Supplement Plan G Comparison Chart

Medicare Supplement Plan G is rapidly gaining popularity among Hawaii 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 Hawaii based on our reviews (click for details):

Hawaii Medicare Supplement Plan N Comparison Chart

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 Hawaii seniors. Here are the 10 best Medigap Plan N policies available in Hawaii based on our reviews (click for details):

Medigap Plan Reviews

We review all major Medicare Supplement insurance carriers servicing Medigap policies in Hawaii. 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 review of Medicare Supplement Plans in Hawaii are based on a 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.

Med Supp Rates (Premiums)

We list monthly premiums for all Medigap plans offered by Medicare Supplement carriers in Hawaii. 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.

Medigap Plans are Standardized Medicare Supplements

The Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii Department of Insurance website at http://cca.hawaii.gov/ins.

Why is Medicare Supplement Plan F Favored in Hawaii?

Medicare Plan F costs more than all other Medigap plans, yet it is the most popular among Hawaii seniors. In fact, more than 50% of people with supplemental coverage buy Plan F. The top reason is that it covers all gaps in Original Medicare, offering peace-of-mind and convenience.

IMPORTANT: If you need protection from high medical bills, you must buy a Medicare Supplement Plan F policy before January 1, 2020. Congress voted and supplement insurance carriers will not be able to offer these polices after December 31, 2019.

RELATED: Medicare Plan F: What Does this Medicare Supplement Offer?

Is the AARP Medicare Supplement the Best in Hawaii?

This is one of the most common questions we're asked. AARP Medicare Supplements, which are underwritten by United Healthcare, offer the exact same coverage as standardized plans offered by other Medigap insurance carriers. The big difference is the monthly premium.

In our experience, AARP Medigap Plans are typically more expensive than average, and is often the most expensive. However, United Healthcare has a large number of hospitals under contract, allowing them to offer Medicare SELECT policies at better rates than standard Medicare Supplements. This allows them to be very competitive on rates if you agree to use a specific hospital.

The most popular AARP Medicare Supplements are Plan F, Plan G and Plan N. The comparison chart below highlights the difference in coverage.

Medigap 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.

Medicare Supplements vs Medicare Advantage

Still wondering if a Medicare Supplement is the right way to go? Considering Medicare Advantage to cut costs? For many seniors in Hawaii it's a difficult decision. Here are a couple things to consider.

First, understand the difference between Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans available in Hawaii. A Medigap plan fills gaps in your Original Medicare benefits. A Medicare Advantage plan may have a similar effect, but it replaces your Original Medicare benefits with managed care, reducing your options.

Second, if you need the most choices and flexibility, Original Medicare combined with a Medicare Supplement and a Hawaii Medicare Part D plan is the best coverage you can get.

RELATED: Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap: Which Is Best?

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 Hawaii 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:

• 1-888-875-9229; TTY 1-866-810-4379
• http://www.hawaiiship.org/

Additional Foot Notes

^[3] Sample premium is for a 65 year old, non smoking, woman living in Hawaii. 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.

^[4] Review rating stars are derived from MedicareWire reviews on our Medigap Plan pages.

The Medicare Supplement information on this page originates from CMS Data Files, is maintained by David Bynon, and was last updated on November 18, 2019.