3 things you should know before choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan in Florida.

 

It's no secret.  Florida may unquestionably be the best place in the world to enjoy life if you are in a more mature age bracket.  Most every service or amenity, focuses on mature, retired clientele.  If you are past the age of 50, you can expect to be pretty much catered to most anywhere you go in Florida.  However, if you would rather not have your relaxing Florida lifestyle interrupted by medical insurance headaches, a good grasping of Florida Medicare Supplement insurance options, is key.  Following are three important things you should know:

1.  Know the Plan eligibility requirements.

First things first.  You must be covered by Medicare before you can be eligible for a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan. (For more information on how to qualify for U.S Medicare coverage, click here.)

2.  Know what Medicare Supplement Plan coverage options are available to you.

Once you are covered under Medicare, there are several plans that are available for you to choose from.  Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans (also known as Medigap Plans), are offered in specific benefit packages that are designated by letters of the alphabet (e.g. Medicare Supplement Plan A, or Medicare Supplement Plan G).  While there are a myriad of insurance companies that offer Medigap insurance policies, all plan benefits are standardized.  Benefits are required by law to be the same - no matter which insurance company is issuing the policy.  This requirement was put in place to help prevent confusion within the Medicare Supplement insurance marketplace.  Consequently, a Medicare Supplement Plan F issued by say, Mutual of Omaha, is required to offer the same benefits as a Medicare Supplement Plan F issued by Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

3.  Know how much can you afford.

When considering which plan you should choose, you should take into account your long-term financial budget.  When it comes to supplement coverage, generally, the more comprehensive the coverage, the higher the monthly cost of the plan.  You will want to weigh what plan benefits you feel you need, against benefits you feel you can do without.  You may initially be drawn to a plan with all the bells and whistles.  However, such a plan can quickly loose its luster if it takes too much of a bite out of your budget.

All of these issues should be discussed with a Medicare Supplement Insurance specialist.  We are happy to help.  Give us a call today.