Q: What is a Medicare Supplement plan? A: A Medicare Supplement insurance plan helps cover the “gaps” in coverage that are left unpaid after Original Medicare pays its portion of your health care expenses.
Q: Can you help me compare Original Medicare to the Medicare Advantage plans? A: Yes. Visit our Medicare Advantage Plans section.
Q: What should I consider when purchasing a Medicare Supplement Insurance Policy? A: Be sure that you understand how it works with your original medicare plan and that it minimizes your out of pocket expenses. View our Medicare Supplement Buyer’s Guide for more information or call us and we’ll help you find the right plan.
Q: Why should someone buy Medicare Supplement Insurance? A: There are out-of-pocket costs not covered by Medicare and Medicare Supplement Insurance policy may fill these gaps.
Q: Does it cost me anything to work with ? A: No. The insurance carrier you select, will compensate ; for servicing you. You are NOT charged an increase premium for working with an agent.
Q: Will a Medicare Supplement cost less if I purchase it with an insurance company instead of ? A: No. Medicare supplement rates are regulated by the federal government. Because of this your rates will be same for the same plan whether your purchase it through us or the insurance carrier. At ; we take pride in being knowledgeable in the A-Z of medicare so give us a call at and will help you sort through your options.
Q: Can I keep my current doctor? A: As long as your doctor is Medicare provider you should be able to keep seeing them because Medicare supplement insurance companies do not have networks.
Q: Do I need more than one Medicare Supplement policy? A: No. It is illegal for insurance companies to sell you more than one policy.
Q: Will a Medicare Supplement plan cover me if I have a preexisting condition? A: Possibly. Insurance companies will usually ask for proof of prior coverage before offering coverage for conditions. However, there some instances where this is not necessary to provide coverage from pre-existing conditions.
Q: What can I do if I’m declined for a Medicare Supplement Plan? A: No two insurance companies have the same underwriting standards. So, if you are declined we can simply review you application and submit it to different insurance company. At ; we pay attention to detail and try to do it right the first time to avoid this situation.
Q: Can my Medicare supplement insurance be terminated for any reason? A: No. The Federal Government provides protection against this happening. However, an insurance company can terminate your coverage if you fail to pay your premiums, if there are any omissions or misrepresentations on your application, or the insurance company becomes insolvent.
Q: How long must I keep my Medicare Supplement plan before canceling? A: Medicare supplement insurance companies are a month-to-month contract. So you cancel at anytime.