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How Much Does A Medicare Supplement Plan Cost In Tennessee?
How much does a Medicare supplement plan cost in Tennessee? Well, that depends upon a variety of factors. Generally, Medicare supplement plan monthly
premiums tend to run slightly higher in Tennessee than they do in other nearby states. But there are other factors that have a far greater impact on price.
Keep in mind that when searching for the ideal Medicare supplement plan, cost is a significant factor, is should not be the only factor you should consider.
The most important factor should always be the overall quality of the plan you choose. This includes the benefits of the plan itself, as well as the company
that is behind the plan. Once you are satisfied with the aforementioned qualities of the plan, only then should you consider price.
Interesting Fact: Administrative costs currently make up a major chunk of healthcare spending in the U.S. It takes up about 25 percent of total hospital spending and accounts for hundreds of billions of dollars in healthcare spending annually, The Commonwealth Fund reported. The percentage of total hospital spending devoted to administration is highest in for-profit hospitals, followed by nonprofit hospitals, teaching hospitals and finally public hospitals.
We will list the factors that impact the premium rates of Medicare supplement insurance. They are ordered from the most significant impact, to the least:- Plan Type
- Age
- Company
- Tobacco Use
- Health Status
- Region
- Gender
Plan Type
The most significant factor is the plan type that you choose. For example, the monthly premium of a plan type "F" will likely be consistently higher than the monthly premium of a plan type "K" - no matter which insurance carrier you decide upon. This is because each Medicare supplement plan type designates a unique plan 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.
Age
With very few exceptions, the older you are, the higher your monthly premium.
Good to know: When making an appointment, always double-check that the doctor is still in your insurance plan's network. Ask to see in-network providers when you go to the hospital or an urgent care center. Just because a facility participates in your plan doesn't mean every professional (the nurse-practitioner or radiologist, for instance) does. Also, if you need to see a doctor when you're out of town, call your insurance provider's toll-free phone number to find out the best way to get services that will be covered.
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Company
In 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.
Gender
Both Medicare supplement and Medicare advantage plan insurance companies tend to offer slightly lower premium rates for women.
Where you live in Tennessee
Your Medicare Supplement plan monthly premium will vary depending on where you live in Tennessee. Usually, monthly premiums in rural areas tend to be slightly lower than monthly premiums in large metropolitan regions.
Insurance companies offering Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans include:
- AARP
- Mutual of Omaha
- Combined
- IAC
- Gerber
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Cigna
- Aetna
On Average For 2024
On average, in Tennessee, for a standard plan A, the average monthly premium for a 65 year old non-tobacco, female applicant would be: $114.00 - $129.00.
On average, in Tennessee, for a standard plan A, the average monthly premium for a 65 year old non-tobacco, male applicant would be: $122.00 - $153.00.
Interesting Fact: The per capita price of healthcare per year is higher in the United States than in any other nation in the world. In the U.S., healthcare spending accounts for 17.9 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), or the total value of goods and services produced by the entire nation for the entire year, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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