See Pennsylvania’s top-rated Medicare Supplement Insurance companies, price comparisons and popular Medigap plan types.
Aug 12, 2024 Written by Alex Rosenberg Lead Writer Alex Rosenberg
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There are 1.4 million Pennsylvanians with Original Medicare [0]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services . Medicare Monthly Enrollment: October 2023. Accessed Feb 2, 2024.
, and they have many options for Medicare Supplement Insurance. We reviewed companies’ prices, complaint rates and more to find the best Medigap companies in Pennsylvania. Five Pennsylvania Medicare Supplement Insurance companies were among our highest scorers.
Pennsylvanians with Medicare Part A and Part B can purchase Medicare Supplement Insurance , or Medigap, to help cover certain out-of-pocket expenses like copays, coinsurance and deductibles left over after Medicare pays for covered services. Nearly 700,000 Pennsylvanians had Medigap coverage as of the end of 2022 [0]
National Association of Insurance Commissioners . 2022 Medicare Supplement Loss Ratios. Accessed Feb 2, 2024.
Here’s what you need to know about finding the best Medigap policy for you in Pennsylvania.
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The federal government doesn’t calculate official star ratings for Medicare Supplement Insurance, so NerdWallet developed our own data-driven ratings. Below are companies in Pennsylvania that scored best on NerdWallet’s 2024 Medigap rubric. (See our ratings methodology for more on how we evaluate Medicare Supplement Insurance companies.)
5-star plans (NerdWallet rating) 4.5-star plans (NerdWallet rating) 4-star plans (NerdWallet rating)Here are the prices for Medigap Plan G and Plan N, the most popular plans available for new Medicare members, from the companies in Pennsylvania that scored 4 stars or better on NerdWallet’s Medigap rubric.
The table below shows price estimates for a 65-year-old female nonsmoker in Pittsburgh as filed with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [0]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services . Find a Medigap Policy That Works For You. Accessed Aug 12, 2024.
. (Note: Some Medigap prices may be higher for males.)Plan G monthly premiums
Plan N monthly premiums
Elips Life Insurance Company
Mutual of Omaha
* Cigna did not have price estimates on file with CMS for this location as of August 2024.
For reference, here are the lowest premiums available from any company for the two plans in Pittsburg, according to the Medicare plan finding tool:
Medigap Plan G : $123 per month. Medigap Plan N : $89 per month."Five Medicare Supplement Insurance companies in Pennsylvania scored at least 4 out of 5 stars on NerdWallet’s 2024 Medigap rubric: AARP/UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Elips, Mutual of Omaha and State Farm. That’s based on our analysis of companies' pricing, complaint rates, online quote availability and more."
Note: We can’t review every Medigap company, and a company not among our top rankings might be a great fit for you. It’s a good idea to do your research, compare multiple quotes and consider working with a licensed insurance agent for more personalized recommendations.
— Alex Rosenberg , lead writer covering Medicare
The government regulates Medigap plans, but private insurance companies sell them. Here are the five most popular Medicare Supplement Insurance companies in Pennsylvania as of the end of 2022 [0]
National Association of Insurance Commissioners . 2022 Medicare Supplement Loss Ratios. Accessed Feb 2, 2024.
Share of Pennsylvania Medigap members
5. Independence Blue Cross*
*Highmark and Independence Blue Cross are independent Blue Cross Blue Shield companies.
There are 10 standard Medigap plan types available in Pennsylvania (Plan C and Plan F aren’t available for new Medicare members). However, more than 78% of Pennsylvania’s Medigap members are in one of the three most popular types.
Here are Pennsylvania's top three most popular Medicare Supplement Insurance plan types [0]
AHIP . The State of Medicare Supplement Coverage. Accessed Aug 12, 2024. 33% have Medigap Plan G — the highest-coverage option available to new Medicare members. 30% have Medigap Plan F — the most comprehensive coverage of any Medigap plan. 15% have Medigap Plan N — a plan with lower premiums but higher copays.Medigap Plan F isn’t available to Medicare beneficiaries who became eligible for Medicare on or after Jan. 1, 2020. Medigap Plan G is the most similar option available to all Medicare beneficiaries.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP : Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight program, or PA MEDI, is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program. It provides free information and counseling about Medicare options, processes and costs.
Pennsylvania Insurance Department : Provides information about Medicare and maintains listings of Medigap companies in the state.
Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging : They provide information and assistance for Pennsylvanians older than 60 and their caregivers to access various community services.
Because Medigap plans are standardized, you can get precisely the same Medicare benefits from any company offering the plan. So when you shop, keep these considerations in mind to find the best policy to fit your needs:
Is your preferred plan available? Health insurance companies don’t always sell every plan, so check who sells the plan you want to buy in your area.
What are the premiums? Prices for the same plan can vary between companies, so check to find the most competitive rates.
Will your premiums change over time? Most policies cost more as you age, but some companies offer policies that let you lock in a price when you sign up.
Are there extras? Medigap plans’ core benefits are standardized, but in certain cases, some companies include such perks as discount programs or gym memberships.
If you have additional questions about Medicare, visit Medicare.gov or call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227, TTY 877-486-2048).
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NerdWallet’s Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) ratings are based on pricing, discounts, plan types offered, complaint data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, consumer experience, additional perks and benefits, and more. To calculate each health insurance company's rating, we adjusted the scores to a curved 5-point scale, rounded to the nearest half star.
NerdWallet reviewed 13 Medicare Supplement Insurance companies based on highest enrollment and greatest online search volume. At the national level, our scored reviews include companies covering about two-thirds of all Medigap beneficiaries. At the state level, our research includes at least one of the two largest Medigap insurance companies in 48 of the 50 states, plus Washington, D.C.
These ratings are a guide, but we encourage you to shop around and compare several insurance quotes to find the best coverage and rate for you. NerdWallet does not receive compensation for any reviews. Read our editorial guidelines and full ratings methodology for Medicare Supplement Insurance.
We examined complaints received by state insurance regulators and reported to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. To assess how insurers compare to one another, the NAIC calculates a complaint index each year for each subsidiary, measuring its share of total complaints relative to its size, or share of total premiums in the industry. To evaluate a company’s complaint history, we calculated a similar index for each insurance company, weighted by market shares of each subsidiary. We score companies based on this index of how many complaints the company receives relative to its market share. NerdWallet conducts its data analysis and reaches conclusions independently and without the endorsement of the NAIC.
This roundup includes only insurance companies that sell Medicare Supplement Insurance in Pennsylvania.
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