Seniors in North Carolina turning 65 need to carefully shop for Medicare insurance. That's advice shared by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). The organization just released Medigap rates for Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro, North Carolina.
"In North Carolina one Medicare insurance company charges $82 while another charges $207 for the same level of Medigap plan," shares Jesse Slome, director of the Association. "In North Carolina cities not only do rates vary but added fees vary and available discounts can vary. We found household discounts that run from a low of five percent to as high as 14 percent."
The Association's 2020 survey reports the lowest and highest Medicare Supplement insurance rates for Plan G. "Plan G is the most popular choice among seniors turning 65," Slome explains. Before signing on the dotted line we urge consumers to compare their options. You could be making a decision that you cannot easily change down the road."
"The various insurance companies set their pricing for North Carolina applicants," Slome notes. "Medicare insurance can be complicated especially when you are turning 65 and new to Medicare. That's why we advocate for working with a knowledgeable local Medicare insurance advisor or agent."
North Carolina Medicare Insurance Plan G 2020 Price Index Findings
CHARLOTTE, NC (Zip 28269)
FEMALE age 65, Plan G
Lowest monthly premium: $82.33
Highest monthly premium: $207.00
MALE age 65, Plan G
Lowest monthly premium: $93.00
Highest monthly premium: $238.00
RALEIGH, NC (Zip 27617)
FEMALE age 65, Plan G
Lowest monthly premium: $82.33
Highest monthly premium: $194.19
MALE age 65, Plan G
Lowest monthly premium: $93.00
Highest monthly premium: $223.37
GREENSBORO, NC (Zip 27406)
FEMALE age 65, Plan G
Lowest monthly premium: $82.33
Highest monthly premium: $194.19
MALE age 65, Plan G
Lowest monthly premium: $93.00
Highest monthly premium: $223.37
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance provides an online directory to find North Carolina Medicare insurance agents. "The nation's largest listing of Medicare insurance advisors is free to use and completely private," Slome adds.
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) advocates for planning and provides consumers with relevant information. AAMSI supports insurance professionals who market Medicare Supplement insurance.
Jesse Slome is director of the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. He also directs the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Visit their website to get long-term care insurance quotes. To find local Medicare insurance agents visit the American Association for Medicare Supplement website.