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Home » Reviews » AARP / UnitedHealthcare Medicare Supplement Review

AARP / UnitedHealthcare Medicare Supplement Review

You have probably heard of UnitedHealthCare and perhaps you have had an insurance plan through them at some point. UHC is very popular among folks for their Medicare insurance. We will be reviewing Medicare supplement plans insured by UHC in detail.

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UHC

Company Background

Founded in 1977, UnitedHealth Group Inc is a for-profit health care company, they are headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

As of 2018, they were ranked #5 on the Fortune 500 largest US corporations by total revenue. Their revenue in 2018 was $226 billion. They publicly traded under the stock symbol UNH.

UHC offers many different healthcare products such as commercial group plans, individual plans, and Medicare insurance coverage.

UHC Medicare Supplement Plans and Rates

 

Why Are UnitedHealthcare Medicare Plans So Popular?

As many of you know UHC is very popular. UHC does a very good job with their marketing and branding campaigns. They are partnered with AARP for their Medicare supplements. AARP handles the promotion and UHC in the insurer.

With a Medicare Supplement plan through UHC you receive the following benefits:

  • Gym benefit (where available)
  • Household discount (when applicable)
  • Vision discounts through Eyemed (where available)
  • Other great discounts and benefits
  • Guaranteed renewable coverage for life
  • Portable coverage – can see ANY doctor that accepts Medicare

UHC currently offers plans F, G and N (also other not so popular plans such as A and K). They starting offering the Plan G in 2017 and now it has become their most popular plan.

Their rates vary by state and can vary in price depending on age, and location. It is important to understand what other carriers are charging before you enroll in a plan.
We work with UHC and many other carriers.

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But Aren’t UHC Plans “Community-Rated”?

In most states, UHC Medicare Supplement plans are community-rated. In some states like Florida, they are “issue age.”

In situations where they are community rated, it is important to understand what “community rated” means. Community-rated is when the rate is the same for everyone in a specific area, regardless of age. The rates will only increase when the carrier increases everyone’s rates at the same time.

The downside with a community rated plan from UHC is that you will have an “early enrollment” discount that will diminish each year, causing the rate to increase every year. In addition, you may have an “inflation” increase or adjustment each year.

The rate may not increase due to age on a community-rated plan but the rate will probably increase similar to an age-attained policy or issue-age due to the diminishing “early enrollment discount.”

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UHC Medicare Supplement Plan F

Medicare Supplement Plan F is the most comprehensive policy available. This plan covers 100% of everything that Medicare doesn’t fully cover. Plan F was previously looked at as the “best” plan, now a lot of folks are seeing the value of the G and N plans.

In addition, Plan F will not be available to folks who turn 65 after January 1st, 2020, therefore Plan G and N will be the “Go To” plans.

Medicare BenefitsUHC Plan F
Medicare Part A coinsurance & hospital costs (up to 365 additional days after Medicare benefits are
used up)
100%
Medicare Part B Coinsurance or copayment100%
Blood (first 3 pints)100%
Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayment100%
Skilled nursing facility coinsurance100%
Medicare Part A deductible100%
Medicare Part B deductible100%
Medicare Part B excess charges100%
Foreign Travel Emergency (up to $50k)100%

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Supplement Plan G

UHC Medicare Supplement Plan G is almost identical to Plan F, the only benefit that is not covered is the Part B deductible of $198 in 2020. Plan G policyholders enjoy a lower monthly premium in return for paying the Part B deductible.

The premium savings between G and F are almost always more than the Part B deductible plus some. So you end up coming out ahead going with the G plan. In addition, Plan G offers more rate stability, in the long-run.

UHC announced they would start offering a Medigap Plan G in several states starting on July 1st, 2017.

In many states the popular “Silver Sneakers” benefit was removed in 2018, instead, it was replaced with a gym discount program. This program allows policyholders to use different gyms at a discount.

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Medicare BenefitsUHC Plan G
Medicare Part A coinsurance & hospital costs (up to 365 additional days after Medicare benefits are
used up)
100%
Medicare Part B Coinsurance or copayment100%
Blood (first 3 pints)100%
Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayment100%
Skilled nursing facility coinsurance100%
Medicare Part A deductible100%
Medicare Part B deductibleX
Medicare Part B excess charges100%
Foreign Travel Emergency (up to $50k)100%

UHC Medicare Supplement Plan N

UHC Medicare Supplement Plan N is a great option. Plan N is very similar to Plan G with the exception of some office visit copays of $0-$20 per visit and Part B excess charges.

With a Plan N, you can expect to have an office visit copay of $0-$20, each time you see a doctor. In addition, Part B excess charges are not covered. You still have full coverage in the hospital like Plan G.

Plan N is a great option for folks who wish to have an affordable monthly premium and still retain great coverage.

Medicare BenefitsUHC Plan N
Medicare Part A coinsurance & hospital costs (up to 365 additional days after Medicare benefits are
used up)
100%
Medicare Part B Coinsurance or copayment$0-$20 Office Copay
Blood (first 3 pints)100%
Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayment100%
Skilled nursing facility coinsurance100%
Medicare Part A deductible100%
Medicare Part B deductibleX
Medicare Part B excess chargesX
Foreign Travel Emergency (up to $50k)100%
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What Plan Should I Buy?

There are many different options for your Medicare coverage. We understand it is an important decision to make. If you are someone who wants to have full coverage, we recommend a Plan G, those who want to pay a bit less per month and take on the office visit copays, we recommend a Plan N.

If you are someone who wants a really low premium than maybe a Medicare Advantage plan would be a good fit.

Either way, it is important to review ALL of your options. We work with all companies and ALL plans.

Why work with Bluewave Insurance?

Our team at Bluewave Insurance is dedicated to helping you choose the best plan for your needs. We work with all Medigap plans and Medicare Advantage plans.

Our licensed agents can review your options with you and provide you quotes for the plans you are interested in.

We will review your coverage with you each year with our “Rate Lookout Program” and you will enjoy our free claims support for life!

What To Do Next?

  1. If you are looking for quotes – We can provide you with a free rate comparison for all plans and companies, call us directly at (800) 208-4974 or use our online quoting here.
  2. If you have general questions related to Medicare – or questions particular to UHC call us at (800) 208-4974
  3. If you are not ready to speak with us –  feel free to read more about Medicare carriers here.
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Overall Review
Reviewer
Bluewave
Review Date
2016-08-05
Reviewed Item
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Supplement Plans
Rating
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last updated on May 3, 2019 by Alex Wender

About Alex Wender

Alex Wender is the founder of Bluewaveinsurance.com. He is licensed in over 40 states and has helped thousands of people, across the country choose the right Medicare plan.

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