Louisiana Medicare Supplement Plans 2019 Medigap Plans
Louisiana Medigap Plans: What's the Difference?
Most Louisiana seniors agree: Original Medicare, combined with Medicare Supplement, offers the very best health coverage seniors can get. But, which Medicare Supplement is right for you?
The answer to that question is complex. What's best for you is very different than what's best for your spouse or your neighbor. It all comes down to your finances (what you can afford) and your health (how much risk you can take). At MedicareWire, we believe most seniors can narrow their search to three plans: F, G and N. Read on and we'll explain why.
| Insurance Carrier | Plan F | Plan G | Plan N | Rating | |
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| Aetna | $170.43 | $133.78 | $112.70 |  |
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| American National | $127.51 | $101.38 | $86.33 |  |
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| American Retirement Life | $202.51 | $126.10 | $122.03 | |
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| Americo Life | $146.87 | $121.58 | $99.94 |  |
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| Assured Life | $199.54 | $168.85 | $92.44 | |
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| Bankers Fidelity Assurance | $120.97 | N/A | N/A | |
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | $177.50 | $159.80 | $122.00 | |
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| Central States | $156.42 | $116.92 | $93.33 | |
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| Colonial Penn | $205.57 | $150.70 | $102.58 | |
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| Combined Insurance | $157.11 | $114.97 | $132.96 | |
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| CSI Life | $165.33 | $120.42 | $93.92 | |
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| Everest | $137.72 | $107.69 | $92.44 | |
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| Gerber Life | $190.93 | $151.40 | N/A | |
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| Globe Life | $167.00 | $151.00 | $125.00 | |
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| GPM Health and Life | $194.26 | $132.86 | $111.26 | |
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| Humana | $191.50 | N/A | $126.50 | |
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| IAC | $184.19 | $134.17 | $113.42 | |
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| Liberty Bankers Life | $149.24 | $118.51 | $101.23 | |
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| Loyal Christian | $148.91 | $107.88 | $89.58 | |
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| Medico | $176.80 | $121.82 | $118.84 | |
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| Mutual of Omaha | $169.96 | $139.08 | $100.55 | |
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| National Guardian Life | $167.49 | $127.84 | $112.21 | |
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| Pan-American Life | $159.86 | $123.15 | $107.91 | |
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| Pekin Insurance | $163.58 | $118.44 | $97.46 | |
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| Philadelphia American | $133.08 | $102.97 | N/A | |
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| Puritan Life | $157.65 | $119.38 | $97.42 | |
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| Renaissance Life | $144.90 | $115.93 | $97.81 | |
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| Sentinel Security Life | $213.45 | $113.15 | $97.66 | |
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| State Farm | $163.71 | N/A | N/A | |
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| S.USA Life Insurance | $145.76 | $117.38 | N/A | |
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| Thrivent | $150.68 | $118.99 | $100.51 | |
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| United American | $188.00 | $162.00 | $150.00 | |
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| United Commercial Travelers | $326.44 | $266.97 | $224.26 | |
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| USAA Life | $153.68 | N/A | $111.52 | |
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| Western United Life | $143.58 | $108.58 | $94.58 | |
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Top 10 Medicare Supplement Plans in Louisiana
Looking for the best Plan F, G or N available to Louisiana seniors?
- 10 Best Medicare Supplement Plan F
- 10 Best Medicare Supplement Plan G
- 10 Best Medicare Supplement Plan N
10 Best Medigap Plan F Policies in Louisiana
Medicare Supplement Plan F is the most popular Medigap plan available in Louisiana. Here are the 10 best Plan F policies available in Louisiana based on our reviews (click for details):
| Carrier | Premium[1] | Fee | Review[2] |
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| American National | $127.51 | None | |
| Western United Life | $143.58 | $25.00 | |
| Thrivent | $150.68 | $25.00 | |
| USAA Life | $153.68 | None | |
| Globe Life | $167.00 | None | |
| Mutual of Omaha | $169.96 | None | |
| United American | $188.00 | None | |
| Philadelphia American | $133.08 | $20.00 | |
| Everest | $137.72 | $25.00 | |
| Renaissance Life | $144.90 | $25.00 | |
10 Best Medigap Plan G Policies in Louisiana
Medicare Supplement Plan G is rapidly gaining popularity among Louisiana 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 Louisiana based on our reviews (click for details):
| Carrier | Premium[1] | Fee | Review[2] |
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| American National | $101.38 | None | |
| Western United Life | $108.58 | $25.00 | |
| Thrivent | $118.99 | $25.00 | |
| Mutual of Omaha | $139.08 | None | |
| Globe Life | $151.00 | None | |
| United American | $162.00 | None | |
| Philadelphia American | $102.97 | $20.00 | |
| Everest | $107.69 | $25.00 | |
| Combined Insurance | $114.97 | $25.00 | |
| Renaissance Life | $115.93 | $25.00 | |
| 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. | |||
10 Best Medigap Plan N Policies in Louisiana
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 Louisiana seniors. Here are the 10 best Medigap Plan N policies available in Louisiana based on our reviews (click for details):
| Carrier | Premium[1] | Fee | Review[2] |
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| American National | $86.33 | None | |
| Western United Life | $94.58 | $25.00 | |
| Thrivent | $100.51 | $25.00 | |
| Mutual of Omaha | $100.55 | None | |
| USAA Life | $111.52 | None | |
| Globe Life | $125.00 | None | |
| United American | $150.00 | None | |
| Everest | $92.44 | $25.00 | |
| Central States | $93.33 | $25.00 | |
| Pekin Insurance | $97.46 | $25.00 | |
| 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. | |||
Medigap Plan Reviews
We review all major Medicare Supplement insurance carriers servicing Medigap policies in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana. 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
Louisiana Medicare Supplement insurance carriers are required to adhere to state and federal laws that are designed to protect consumers. Medigap plans must be clearly identified as Medicare Supplement Insurance. Each standardized Medicare Plan is identified by letters A through N and must offer the same identical benefits as all other plans with the same letter. The only variance is the monthly premium.
NOTE: Medigap, Medicare Supplements and Medicare Plans are all names used interchangeably for supplemental insurance that fill the gaps in Original Medicare coverage.
Each of the lettered Medicare supplement insurance plans offer the core coverage provided by Plan A. Plans B through N have a varying range of additional coverage. This way you can choose an appropriate policy based on the amount of insurance you need.
Insurance companies are free to choose the policies they offer, although Louisiana state laws might affect which ones they can offer. Carriers offering Medicare Plans:
- 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 Louisiana Department of Insurance website at http://www.ldi.la.gov/.
Medicare Supplement Plan F: Is it the Best Plan in Louisiana?
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 Louisiana 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.
RELATED: Medicare Plan F: What Does this Medicare Supplement Offer?
Is the AARP Medicare Supplement the Best in Louisiana?
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.
Medicare Supplement Plan Comparison Chart
The following Medicare Supplement Plan 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 |
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| 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 Louisiana. 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 Louisiana Medicare Part D plan is the way to go.
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 Louisiana 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:
- 1-800-259-5300
- http://www.ldi.la.gov/consumers/senior-health-shiip
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Foot Notes
[1] Sample premium is for a 65 year old, non smoking, woman living in Louisiana. 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.
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