Aetna Medicare Supplement

Aetna Medicare Supplement

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Medicare supplement plans, also called Medigap, offers coverage for some of your out-of-pocket costs that are not paid for with Original Medicare. The variety of available Aetna Medicare supplement plans means you can find a plan that meets your coverage needs and budget. Aetna is one of the top supplemental insurance companies that REMEDIGAP offers to our clients. Let’s discover how an Aetna Medigap plan can help cover the unexpected costs of Original Medicare.

AETNA MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT

About Aetna Health And Life Insurance 

Aetna has been in the insurance business for over a century, with over 160 years of experience. They have branched out over the years and have several subsidiaries that you should be aware of:

Aetna Life Insurance Company (ALIC)

Aetna Health Insurance Company (AHIC)

Company Details

Aetna claims address:

P.O. Box 981106
El Paso, TX 79998-1106

Website

Aetna phone number:

Phone:
1 (800) 264-4000

Aetna Subsidiaries 

Aetna sells Medigap insurance under Aetna (ALIC), Aetna (AHIC), Continental Life and American Continental. Aetna senior products are some of the best in the country.

Aetna Insurance Rating

Aetna is committed to maintaining superior financial strength. They have a long history which has provided an excellent financial foundation and stability.

Aetna Financial Ratings

Aetna has excellent financial ratings from the top rating agencies.

  • A.M. Best: A
  • Standard & Poor’s: A+
  • Moody’s: A2
  • Fitch: AA-
  • J.D. Power & Associates: N/A
  • Better Business Bureau: A+

Aetna Medicare Supplement Reviews

Aetna understands that your out-of-pocket costs can be expensive for anyone covered under Original Medicare. Aetna Medigap plans help pay copays or coinsurance, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket health care costs. Aetna is highly recommended and one of the top Medicare Supplement companies.

An Aetna Medicare Supplement policy offers you the following:

  • Initial 12-month rate is locked in.
  • A 30-day “free look period”
  • Guaranteed renewable health insurance coverage — for life!
  • Go to any hospital, see any doctor or specialist in the U.S.A. that accepts Medicare
  • Most supplement plans have some foreign travel coverage

What are the biggest advantages of buying an Aetna Medicare plan?

  • Competitive rates
  • Market experience
  • A 7% household discount is available in some states
  • Simple and convenient e-application
  • Customer satisfaction is strong
  • Good claims support
  • Policies issued quickly (often on the same day!)

Aetna Medicare Supplement Plans

Aetna offers a variety of Medicare supplement plans, each with its own coverage benefits. Do you have Medicare Part A and Part B, Aetna likely has an ideal Medicare supplemental plan to help you.

The most popular plans are Plan G, Plan N and Plan F. The availability of Medigap plans in your area will depend on where you live.

REMEDIGAP specializes in helping find these Aetna plans for you. We can help show you how Aetna supplemental rates match up with some of the other insurance companies. From big-name insurance companies like Transamerica & Cigna to others you may not have heard of like GPM.

As of January 1, 2020, Plans C, F and High Deductible F cannot be sold to those newly eligible for Medicare. Newly eligible is defined as anyone who: (a) attains age 65 on or after January 1, 2020

Here are the 3 most popular Aetna supplemental insurance plans:

Aetna Medicare Supplement Plan F

Aetna Supplemental Plan F has been the most popular Medigap plan. The reason is because Medigap Plan F provides the most complete coverage when comparing all of the Medigap supplement plans. With Aetna Plan F, you usually won’t come into a situation where you’ll experience out of pocket spending towards your Medicare Part A or Part B services.

Plan F Overview

Medicare Supplement Benefits Plan F Covers?
Medicare Part A coinsurance & hospital costs (up to additional 365 days after medicare benefits are used Yes
Medicare Part B coinsurance or copayment Yes
Blood (first 3 pints) 3 Yes
Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayment Yes
Skilled nursing facility care coinsurance Yes
Part A deductible Yes
Part B deductible Yes
Part B excess charges Yes
Foreign travel emergency (up to plan limits) Yes

Aetna Medicare Supplement Plan G

Aetna Medicare Supplement Plan G is the 2nd most popular Medigap plan. Aetna Plan G provides all the coverage benefits of Plan F except for the Part B deductible. You’re responsible for paying for the Part B deductible.

Medigap Plan G is great for people who want to save money by simply paying the Part B deductible on their own. Plan G also has a pretty stable rate increase history.

Plan G Overview

Medicare Supplement Benefits Plan G Covers?
Medicare Part A coinsurance & hospital costs (up to additional 365 days after medicare benefits are used Yes
Medicare Part B coinsurance or copayment Yes
Blood (first 3 pints) 3 Yes
Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayment Yes
Skilled nursing facility care coinsurance Yes
Part A deductible Yes
Part B deductible Yes
Part B excess charges Yes
Foreign travel emergency (up to plan limits) Yes

Aetna Medicare Supplement Plan N

Aetna Medicare Supplement Plan N comes in 3rd place when looking at overall popularity.  However, Aetna Plan N has become very popular recently because of the potential savings it can offer. 

With Plan N, you’ll get help with all of the coverage gaps except for the Part B deductible, some copayments when visiting your doctor & emergency rooms, and your excess charges.

What Do Aetna Medigap Plans Cover?

All Medicare supplement policies are standardized. This simply means that you get the same benefits as someone else who has the same plan letter. To make sure you understand the benefits associated with each Aetna plan, we’ve include what services Medicare pays for and what you’re responsible for.

What Do Aetna Medicare Supplement Plans Cost?

Medigap Plans costs will vary by the plan you choose, your age, the insurance company you’re buying from and other factors. Just know that if you pay your plan’s premiums on time, your coverage is automatically renewed.

Medicare Supplement insurance companies can offer premium discounts, which is an important feature to think about when you’re looking for the most affordable plan. We’d be happy to discuss any possible discounts with Aetna and any other company that offers them.

How Do I Enroll In An Aetna Medicare Supplement Plan?

REMEDIGAP has helped thousands of Medicare beneficiaries with their Medigap plan options which includes Aetna. Would you like help exploring your Medicare Supplement choices in your area? Contact us today and receive free assistance.

We’re independent licensed brokers and committed to make sure you find a Medigap plan that suits your specific financial and medical needs. When you work with REMEDIGAP you’ll never be pressured or deal with a pushy agent. We’re here educate and help review your plan choices with the top companies, including Aetna Medicare supplements. 

Call 1-888-411-1329 and have someone on your side today.

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Paul Lane has been a licensed insurance agent for over a decade. He is also a financial professional and holds a Series 6 securities license. He has experience editing insurance websites and blogs with a focus on auto, homeowners, renters, life insurance, disability and supplemental insurance products.

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