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How much does a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Cost In Nashville Tennessee?


How much does a Medicare supplement plan cost in Nashville, Tennessee?  Well, that depends upon a variety of factors.  Generally, Medicare supplement insurance plan monthly premiums run slightly lower in Tennessee than they do in most other states.  But there are other factors that have a far greater impact on price.

We will list the factors that impact the premium rates of a Medicare supplement insurance plan.  They are ordered from the most significant impact, to the least:

  • Plan Type
  • Age
  • Company
  • Tobacco Use
  • Health Status

Plan Type
The most significant factor is the plan type that you choose.  For example, the monthly premium of a plan type "F" is going to be significantly higher than the monthly premium of a "high deductible plan type F".  This is because each Medicare supplement plan type offers a different benefit structure.  All supplement plans are designed to cover medical costs that are not covered by traditional Medicare.  However, some plans pick up more medical costs than others.  These benefit differences are reflected in monthly premium.

In Tennessee, there are 10 general Medicare Supplement plan types to choose from.  These plans are designated by letters of the alphabet (A-N).  Each option provides coverage for a distinct level of medical fees that are not covered by Medicare.

 

Medicare Supplement Plan Comparison

Benefits Medicare Supplement Plans
  A B C D F* G K L M N
                     
Medicare Part A Deductible No 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 75% 50% 100%
Medicare Part B Deductible No No 100% No 100% No No No No No
Medicare Part A coinsurance and hospital costs up to an additional 365 days after Medicare benefits are exhausted 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Medicare Part B coinsurance or copayment 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 75% 100% 100%**
First three pints of blood 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 75% 100% 100%
Medicare Part A hospice coinsurance or copayment 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 75% 100% 100%
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coinsurance No No 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 75% 100% 100%
Medicare Part B Excess Charges No No No No 100% 100% No No No No
Foreign Travel Emergency (Up to Plan Limits) No No 80% 80% 80% 80% No No 80% 80%
Out-of-Pocket Limit*** None None None None None None $5,240 $2,620 None None

*Plan F is also has a high-deductible option.  The F high deductible plan pays for all Medicare-covered expenses after you meet a $2240 annual deductible.
**Office copay exceptions: Some office visits may require a copayment of up to $20.  Emergency room visits may require a copayment of up to $50.
***Plan pays 100% of covered Medicare costs for the remainder of the calendar year once the out-of-Pocket limit is reached.



Age
With very few exceptions, the older you are, the higher your monthly premium.

Good to know:  Discuss health plans options with your doctor.  Go over your insurance company's list of covered prescription medications with your doctor.  Some medicines will cost you more than others.  If your doctor knows what's on your insurer's list, he can select the best medication for you at the lowest price.  Also, if your plan requires you to get a referral to a specialist, take your insurance plan's preferred-provider list to your primary-care appointment.  Your doctor can easily pick out the best specialist who participates in your plan.

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Company
In Nashville, Tennessee Medicare supplement monthly premiums vary wildly depending upon which insurance company you buy the plan from.  The fact that plan benefits may be exactly the same, does not mean the monthly premium will be.  While traditional Medicare is a government program, Medicare supplement plans are offered by private insurance companies.  They get to set the pricing of the plans they offer.

Tobacco Use
Most insurance companies in Tennessee will charge a slightly higher monthly premium for Medicare supplement coverage if you smoke or chew tobacco.

Health Status
In some cases, if you are not enrolling within the open enrollment - guarantee issue time frame for Medicare supplement coverage, some companies in Tennessee will charge you a higher rate if you have specific medical issues.  Please contact us if you have questions concerning this.

On Average For 2024

On average, in Nashville, Tennessee, for a standard plan A, the average monthly premium for a 65 year old non-tobacco, female applicant would be: $105 - $158.
On average, in Nashville, Tennessee, for a standard plan A, the average monthly premium for a 65 year old non-tobacco, male applicant would be: $115 - $175.

Good to know:  If your family is healthy and doesn't visit the doctor often, a high-deductible health plan could save you hundreds of dollars in lower monthly premiums.  In addition, most high deductible health insurance plans are HSA eligible.  An HSA eligible plan qualifies you to open a health savings account (HSA).  A health savings account is designed to work in concert with a your high deductible health insurance plan.  You can save money in your HSA account before taxes and use the funds to pay for eligible health care expenses.  Additionally, unused HSA funds continue to grow tax-deferred, year after year.


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