Popular Medigap Plans in Iowa

Comparing Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans in Iowa

For Medigap plans in Iowa, there are several choices, but what are the best Medicare Supplement Plans Iowa 2023?  The answer to that question is “It depends”.  I know that is not exactly what you are looking for but please keep reading for a full explanation or call us anytime at 844-528-8688 for a personal consultation on what Medicare Supplement Plan in Iowa fits you the best.

No matter where you live in Iowa when you enter Medicare, you need Medicare supplemental coverage that fits your lifestyle and budget. Medicare Supplement Plans Iowa are readily available without any clinical underwriting throughout your open enrollment period.  See our Medicare Supplement Guide for information on entering into Medicare.

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First Things First, You Need Iowa Medicare

To be eligible for an Iowa Medicare Supplement Plan, you need to have Medicare Parts A and B.

Enrolling in Medicare Iowa

There are two different scenarios when it comes to Medicare eligibility in Iowa, to find out what you need to do to enroll in Medicare, see below to find which fits your situation.

Finding Your Iowa Medicare Supplement Plan

Now that you understand signing up for Medicare, it is time to find the best Iowa Medicare Supplement Plan for you.  While rates for Medicare Supplement Plans Iowa are very important, you need to also look at the company and the rate increase history.  What might be the absolute cheapest monthly premium now, could end up very costly down the road.

Medicare Supplement Companies tend to come into an area with a very low “introduction price” in essence, they are buying new business.  After building the book of business, they will raise the rates significantly to cover the losses.  This is just one of the reasons we at Medicare Solutions Team carry over twenty Medicare Supplement Plans Iowa providers.

Medicare Supplement Plans, sometimes called Medigap Plans, are set and standardized by CMS (Medicare).  They offer ten plans, but the three most popular are Plan F, Plan G, and Plan N.

Iowa Medicare Supplement Plan F

The Plan F Medicare Supplement Plan Iowa, simply put, covers everything.  On the face, that seems like a great idea, but there are a few reasons why.

1. It is the most expensive Plan on the Market
2. It has the highest rate increases of all the Medicare Supplement Plans
3. The Medicare Supplement Plan F will no longer be available to new enrollment as of 2020.

**The Medicare Supplement Plan F High deductible plan will not be changed in 2020.

Iowa Medicare Supplement Plan G

The Medicare Supplement Plan Iowa that offers the most coverage for the lowest premium is Medigap Plan G.  The Medicare Supplement Plan G offers the exact same benefits as Plan F except that you will pay the Part B deductible.  Medicare sets the Part B deductible and can change, but at this time, it is $226.00 per year. 

The Iowa Medicare Supplement Plan G is normally $300.00 to $400.00 per year less in premium than Plan F and historically has much lower rate increases.  

Once the Part B deductible ($233.00 for 2022) is paid, your benefits will be identical to the Medicare Supplement Plan F.  Why would anyone want to pay an insurance company $300.00 to $400.00 a year more just to pay a $233.00 deductible.

Iowa Medicare Supplement Plan N

Medicare Supplement Plan N is one of the lowest cost Medicare Supplement Plans, but you will take on a little more risk and out-of-pocket costs.  With a Medigap Plan N, you will have a copay of $20.00 for doctor visits and $50.00 for an emergency room visit.

Paying a copay is something that most people are used to, and it does add some cost if and when you go to the doctor, but there is another fact of the Plan N that you need to be aware of.

Plan N does not cover Medicare Part B excess charges; now, this could be a big deal or nothing at all.  If a doctor accepts Medicare but is not assigned by Medicare, he can legally charge you 15% over the Medicare approved amount.  You would then be responsible for that extra cost.

Now the excess charges could end up not being a problem at all, in fact, some states do not allow the excess charges, and sadly Iowa is not one of them.  As of the last report, approximately 93% of doctors across the United States accept Medicare Assignment. If you do your due diligence when looking for a doctor or having a procedure done, it should not be a problem.

For complete details on Medicare Supplement Plans Iowa, you can reach us by email on our contact us page or by calling 844-528-8688.  Remember, there is never a fee for our services.

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