Medicare Supplement Plans in Arkansas

Medicare beneficiaries interested in minimizing out-of-pocket costs may sign up for the Medicare Supplement plan in Arkansas. Medigap policies are designed to work with Original Medicare, eliminating gaps that may otherwise make Medicare benefits expensive and challenging to manage. In addition, Medigap insurance works along with Original Medicare to cover out-of-pocket costs that aren't included in Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B benefits. There are ten standardized Medigap insurance plans, and each one covers some or all of the following expenses:

• Medicare Part A deductible
• Medicare Part A and Part B coinsurance
• Hospice and skilled nursing care
• Medicare Part B excess charges
• Foreign travel emergency care
• Medicare Part B deductible (Plan F only)

Each Medigap plan in Arkansas has a set benefits list created by the federal government. Private health insurance companies administer the plans, but those companies cannot alter the basic benefits each plan offers.

The following five plans are the most popular in Arkansas today, but there isn't a one-size-fits-all Medigap policy.

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Medicare Supplement Plan G

Medicare Plan G benefits are identical to Plan F, except for the Part B deductible. This is the Medigap plan for Arkansas beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B on or after January 1, 2020.

Medicare Supplement Plan N

Medicare Plan N offers lower monthly premiums in exchange for less extensive coverage.

The out-of-pocket costs not covered by this plan include:

• Part B deductible
• Part B excess charges
• Foreign travel emergency care

Beneficiaries must pay small copayments when visiting doctors and emergency rooms, so coinsurance is only covered partially.

High-Deductible Plan G

High-deductible Plan G allows Arkansas beneficiaries to take full advantage of Plan G's comprehensive benefits while paying a significantly lower monthly premium. In addition, those benefits are fully accessible after the annual deductible is met out of pocket.

Medicare Supplement Plan F

Medicare Plan F maximizes Medicare coverage and is only available to Arkansas beneficiaries with Original Medicare effective dates before January 1, 2020. In addition, this plan covers the most out-of-pocket costs, including the Medicare Part B deductible.

Medicare Supplement Insurance cost in Arkansas

The cost of a Medigap plan in Arkansas depends on a variety of factors, including:

• Age
• Zip code
• Smoking habits
• Gender

65-Year Old Female Non-tobacco

Plan G $139.77 - $251.70

Plan N $107.07 - $188.33

When can I apply for a Medicare Supplement plan?

The Medicare Annual Election Period is only available for Part D and Advantage plans. Therefore, Arkansas beneficiaries cannot enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan during that time.

Every beneficiary has a unique Medigap Open Enrollment Period that opens at the start of the month you turn 65 and lasts for the next six months. During those six months, all beneficiaries enjoy the following guaranteed issue rights:

• Guaranteed acceptance into the beneficiary's plan of choice
• No medical underwriting, so current health conditions and pre-existing conditions aren't factors in rating
• Policy continuance as long as premiums are paid

Some beneficiaries enjoy eligibility for special enrollment periods with the same guaranteed issue rights after the Initial Enrollment Period. Talking to a licensed insurance agent or one of our Policy Guides may help beneficiaries determine the best time for enrollment.

FAQ:

When can I change Medigap plans?

Beneficiaries can't switch to a new Medigap insurance policy without going through medical underwriting unless they qualify for a special enrollment period. For instance, a beneficiary may change with guaranteed issue rights if they move out of state or out of their plan's current coverage area.

After switching Medicare Supplement plans, beneficiaries have 30 days to change their minds. After that, the Free Look Period requires beneficiaries to pay premiums for both policies for one month in exchange for the right to switch back if desired.

Can I be denied Medigap coverage?

No Medicare insurance company can deny coverage to a beneficiary applying within their Initial Enrollment Period. In addition, beneficiaries enjoy guaranteed issue rights that ensure acceptance into the plan of their choice during those six months.

Outside the Initial Enrollment Period, the insurer can deny a beneficiary's application or increase rates based on pre-existing conditions. The only exception is a beneficiary qualifies for guaranteed issue rights during a special enrollment period.

Ready to Learn More?

We help educate Medicare beneficiaries on their Medigap options and help them go through the process of reviewing and comparing plans. We work with most of the nation's top-rated Medigap carriers, such as Aetna, Cigna, Mutual of Omaha, and Florida Blue Medicare plans. So give us today, or request a quote online to learn more about Aetna Medicare Supplement plan G and Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement plan G in your state. We educate you on the best Medicare Plans for your situation, then let you decide.

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