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Greenhaven Marketing Corporation - Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage Insurance

Medicare Plans in Minnesota

 

If you are a Minnesota resident enrolled in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B), you have options to enroll in 3 types of Medicare health plans.  They are Medicare Supplement, (also called Medigap or MedSupp plans), Medicare Advantage, and a Cost Plan.

 

  • The Medicare Supplement can cover the cost that Medicare doesn’t. 

 

  • The Medicare Advantage replaces Medicare and gives you a maximum out of pocket cap with various copays and coinsurance.  

 

  • The Cost plan (only available in select counties) is a hybrid of the other two and depending on the level of coverage chosen you can have copays or no copays.  There are several options for drug coverage also.

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The best time to sign up for a Medicare plan in Minnesota is during the Medicare Initial Coverage Election Period (ICEP), which is the 7 month period starting 3 months before age 65, the month of your birthday and the 3 following months.  This would also apply to qualifying for disability.  The other time is during the Annual Election Period from October 15 to December 7 when you can make changes to your plans for the following year.

Supplement Policies

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A Medicare Supplement policy (also known as Medigap or MedSupp) is health insurance that:
  • Is sold by private companies to supplement Original Medicare.
  • Helps to pay your share of the costs of Medicare-covered services (coinsurance, copayments and deductibles).
  • May cover certain costs not covered by Original Medicare such as medical care needed while traveling outside of the U.S.
  • Covers Minnesota state-mandated benefits
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Medicare Supplement policies sold in Minnesota must be reviewed and approved by the Minnesota Commerce Department.
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Multiple types of Medicare Supplement policies are available in Minnesota:
  • Basic
  • Basic with riders
  • Medicare SELECT
  • Extended Basic
  • Supplement Plan with 50 percent coverage
  • Supplement Plan with 75 percent coverage
  • Supplement Plan with 50 percent Part A deductible coverage
  • Supplement Plan with $20 AND $50 Co-payment Medicare Part B coverage
  • Supplement Plan with high deductible coverage
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Policy Basics

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You must have Original Medicare Part A and Part B to buy a policy.

  • You will pay a premium to the insurance company (in addition to Medicare Part B).

  • Policies are sold by insurance companies and licensed insurance agents.

  • Policies are guaranteed renewable, even if you have health problems in the future. The insurance company cannot cancel your policy as long as you pay your premiums.

  • If you move out of state, your coverage can continue as long as you pay your premiums.

Comparing Medicare Supplement plans in Minnesota

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It is extremely important to evaluate all options when making a decision about Medicare plans in Minnesota.   Some plans are offered on a County by County basis while others are on a state wide basis.  Some plans are Annually renewable while others are Guaranteed renewable.   Evaluate all plans and make a determination based on personal health needs and budget.

Data provided by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and Insurance.

Medicare Part D

 

Medicare Part D plans, which provide prescription drug coverage, are offered by private insurance companies with a Medicare contract. (It is also possible to receive prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Medicare Cost Plan that offers prescription drug coverage)

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Medicare Part D is an optional benefit. However, if you do not enroll when you are first eligible and do not have existing equivalent drug coverage, you may have to pay a premium penalty if you enroll at a later time.

Each Part D plan is different. Each can cover different drugs and have different costs.

To find and compare Part D plans, you can also go to Medicare.gov.

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What Plan D Providers May and May Not Do

 

Medicare Plan D providers have to follow Medicare rules that limit how they promote their plans. 

Unfortunately, some plan representatives may break the rules and use high-pressure sales tactics or false promises to try to enroll you in a plan that may not cover the drugs you take. Or scammers may pretend to be Part D providers in order to get your personal information — such as your Medicare number — to commit identity theft.

  • To protect consumers, the law is very specific about what Medicare Plan D providers may and may not do. For example:

  • Medicare Part D plan representatives may not market through unsolicited contact, including:

    • Telemarketing calls, including voice mail messages

    • Emails or texts

    • Door-to-door solicitations, including leaflets or flyers at your home or car

    • Approaching you in common areas, like parking lots, hallways, lobbies and sidewalks.
       

  • Medicare Part D plan representatives may enroll you on the phone only if YOU call them. You can be on the safe side by calling Medicare first (toll-free at 1-800-633-4227) to verify the legitimacy of any provider you may be tempted to call. Medicare doesn't recommend any particular prescription drug plan; it simply verifies that a provider is legitimate.

  • Providers may come to your home only if you have invited them to do so.

  • Providers may ask you how you want to pay your premiums, but they may not ask you for payment on the phone or through the internet.

  • You may set up a direct payment plan if you want to, but the provider first has to mail you the information to do so.

  • Legitimate providers will not charge you any fees to enroll in a plan. 

  • You will never be called by Medicare, the Commerce Department or The Senior LinkAge Line® to get you to sign up for a Part D plan. If you receive such a call, it is a scam.

 

Report scams and suspicious activity to Medicare by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). You can also call the Medicare Drug Integrity Contractor (MEDIC) at 1-877-772-3379. The MEDIC helps prevent inappropriate activity and fights fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare plans.

Questions?
Call: 1-800-227-4936
Email: Wildcard@greenhavenmarketing.com

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 11 organizations which offer 113 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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