I am under 65 and had to retire because of health issues. I am looking for a supplement insurance to my medicare, not an advantage plan, just a supplement. I'm having a hard time finding one I can afford because I'm under 65. Does anyone know of a plan?
By Linda Stewart from Waco, TX
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I now have a Medicare advantage plan and am having trouble finding doctors who accept these plans including my
primary care doctor. Now I am try to find a supplemental plan, but am having a problem finding one I can afford because I am under 65. A private insurance agent who is licensed by several companies should be able to help you.
I was paying over $200 for a supplemental ins. I went to an independent insurance agent. He found a plan that was almost $100 less which does exactly the same. Said it has something to do with how many people they cover in my state. the more they cover, the less the premium. Check! t.j.
Look up AARP for a supplement to your Medicare insurance, that is what I have, good luck and keep us informed on what you end up doing!
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My question is pertaining to medicare supplemental insurance. Even though a person has medicare part A and B, a supplemental insurance is necessary (called medi-gap). There is also something called medicare advantage HMO and PPO. I don't know if it would be better to select the medicare advantage plan (whether the HMO or PPO) along with medicare B, or if I would be better off selecting a supplemental plan (medi-gap) like AARP, or what plan to choose.
P.J. from DE
This is tough stuff to decide. I work as a hospital social worker and regularly refer people to our state insurance department where they have a person who specializes in senior issues such as supplements, part D, etc. Most state offices have a toll free line so you don't have to pay long distance. I've found these counselors to be wonderful. Good luck! (05/17/2006)
By Pat
I work in a doctor's office and am amazed at what these people have been promised and never get. They send in the money and then are denied most claims. Please, please if you find an insurance company that doesn't add up report them to the insurance commissioner!
By Brendalu
I know it's bewildering! Part D is only pharmacy. To choose a MediGap plan, I would suggest that you go to the Medicare website, www.medicare.gov. You should find lots of information to guide your choice. You might also call your state's SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program), a program that offers local one-on-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare. Best of luck! (05/18/2006)
By Claudia-MD
