The latest statistics and data for Medicare Supplement insurance industry sales and insurance company providers was posted today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance.
"Over 14 million Americans now have a Medicare Supplement insurance policy and the number keeps growing each year," reports Jesse Slome, director of the Association. The Association posted a 10-year history of Medigap policy sales growth as part of the report.
The organization also shared the latest data regarding the various Medigap plans selected by purchasers in 2018. "We compared their choices looking back at the prior two years as it is helpful information for consumers selecting a Medicare Supplement insurance plan when turning age 65."
In addition, the top-20 states where consumers have selected Medigap coverage as well as the top-20 insurance companies were added to the information posted on the Association's website.
"Our organization is focused on educating consumers making Medicare insurance choices," Slome adds. The Association just concluded it's annual industry conference where over 1,000 individuals from across the industry came together to share information and network.
The latest Medicare Supplement insurance data and statistics can be accessed at https://medicaresupp.org/medicare-supplement-statistics/
The Association's website (www.medicaresupp.org) features the nation's largest online directory of local Medicare insurance agents. "This is a free service for consumers looking to find knowledgeable, local Medicare agents in their immediate area," Slome notes. There is no charge to access the Zip Code based directory and no sign-in information is required to find local insurance professionals.
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance and the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance all advocate for the importance of planning and support insurance professionals nationwide. Jesse Slome, founder and executive director of the organizations, is a leading consumer advocate and author of numerous consumer and professional guides focused on retirement and insurance planning that have been published by governmental agencies and private organizations.