Comments for Anthem Medicare Supplement - Gerber Medicare Supplement

Comment on Anthem Freedom Blue Medicare PPO Plan by john

john — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:49:39 +0000

Hello, when did your COBRA end? If it is less than 63 days, you can enroll in any type of plan that is available to you in your area. If it has been more than 63 days, you will most likely have to wait until next open-enrollment. You may also be able to contact Medicare, and ask for a “grievance exception” because of your situation.

Call me if you have questions. Thanks … John Conner

Comment on Anthem Freedom Blue Medicare PPO Plan by m g saul

m g saul — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:26:47 +0000

What do people do under 65, on medicare SSI, who did not make a selection by 31 ecember. Live in state of Illinois. Cobra expired from my deceased husbands plan and failed to move fast enough, so now what??

Comment on HIPAA Guaranteed Issue Health Insurance for California by john

john — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:43:56 +0000

No, California COBRA is simply an continuation of your previous employer health insurance plan. HIPAA plans are considered “Individual & Family” plans and will most likely be different from your group health coverage.

Thanks … John

Comment on HIPAA Guaranteed Issue Health Insurance for California by john

john — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:42:18 +0000

Hi Elizabeth, if you are exhausting all available COBRA benefits and do not let you health coverage lapse for more than 63 days you are eligible for HIPAA coverage. The cert you will receive will show your 36 months of continuous coverage along with stating your coverage will end on a certain date. Call me for more information or click here to view the plans and rates: http://www.johnconner.com/health/hipaa-guaranteed-issue-health-insurance-for-california/

Thanks
John Conner
john@johnconner.com
800-700-1246

Comment on HIPAA Guaranteed Issue Health Insurance for California by elizabeth

elizabeth — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:08:07 +0000

Also, is Cal-COBRA the same as HIPAA; I’ve heard both.

Thx.

Comment on HIPAA Guaranteed Issue Health Insurance for California by elizabeth

elizabeth — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:00:38 +0000

Hi…

I am 3 weeks away from exhausting federal COBRA benefits and have trying for 2 months to find if I qualify for HIPAA and how to apply. The policy administrator has finally notified my insurance co of an end-date so I may receive my certificate of continuous coverage (36 months due to divorce.)

How do I find which companies in CA offer HIPAA policies? I’d like another ppo, if possible and feasible.

Thanks very much.

Comment on Mutual of Omaha – Medicare Plan F by john

john — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:35:28 +0000

Hi Allen, Mutual of Omaha updated their rates for Oklahoma the first of this year, so I wouldn’t expect another adjustment until later this year or early next. As far as coverage, you will not experience any difference in benefits, since all “F’s” are the same. Although the Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement plans do not include dental or vision (These coverages can be added). Claims are paid the same, because all claims go directly to Medicare. So Allen, if you are looking to save on premium, and Mutual of Omaha provides a lower rate, I seen no reason not to apply for the new plan. Feel free to contact me anytime.

Thanks … John Conner

Comment on Mutual of Omaha – Medicare Plan F by Allen

Allen — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:22:41 +0000

My Mom is 72 years old residing in OK and currently paying $180/mo. for BCBS Plan F. She has been extremely happy with BCBS but recently a Mutual of Omaha representive contacted her to offer savings of $50/mo. if she switched to them! Since Plan F by law has to be the same for both carriers, what am I missing?? Will she still receive the outstanding customer service she’s used to? Do both Plan F’s cover dental/vision? I noticed that MOO rates increase with age — is that the same for BCBS? Are MOO rates scheduled for an overall increase soon (as some of your other respondents have indicated)? Thanks, Al

Comment on Anthem Freedom Blue 2012 by john

john — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:26:42 +0000

Hi Tuan, the only time you can cancel a Medicare Supplement and enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan is during the Annual Open enrollment period, which is typically during November and December of each year, for a January 1 effective date. At this time you are past the open enrollment period. So, you have a couple options. First keep your Med Supp through this year (2012) and enroll in a Med Advantage plan for a January 1 effective date. Another option is to drop your Medicare Supplement (I don’t recommend this) and revert to Original Medicare only and keep your Medicare Part D Rx plan.

If you have questions, please contact me anytime.

Thanks .. John Conner

Comment on Anthem Freedom Blue 2012 by tuan

tuan — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:11:20 +0000

Dear John,

I am under medicare part A and B also I am in Medigap. I was just wondering if I could cancel my Medigap to join the Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO plan? Could that cause any problems?

Thank you,
Tuan

Comment on Under Age 65 Medicare Supplement (Medigap) by john

john — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:07:53 +0000

Hi Carol, I just emailed you a couple Medicare PPO plans in your area. Please feel free to contact me anytime.

Thanks .. John Conner

Comment on Under Age 65 Medicare Supplement (Medigap) by Carol

Carol — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:08:31 +0000

My zipcode is 71801. I appreciate your help very much. Thanks!

Comment on Under Age 65 Medicare Supplement (Medigap) by john

john — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:34:56 +0000

Hi Carol, what is your Zip code and I’ll see what is available in your area, then give you some suggestions.

Thanks .. John Conner

Comment on Under Age 65 Medicare Supplement (Medigap) by Carol

Carol — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:46:40 +0000

John,

I have been researching a Medicare Advantage plan because I am disabled. I live in Arkansas and I am 61 yr. old. My husband is planning to retire in April and I will be losing his employee insurance plan at that time. In looking at the Medicare Advantage plans available in Arkansas I don’t really see any that are any better than just keeping regular Medicare and adding the Part D prescription plan. Am I missing something? My preference would be to get a Medigap policy but since that is not possible in Arkansas I guess I will have to wait until I am 65. I have a lot of health problems and I am afraid that I may run into problems before I reach 65.

Thank you for any information, suggestions, or comments.

Comment on Mutual of Omaha – Medicare Plan F by john

john — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:39:51 +0000

Hi Jimmy, yes Nebraska is having a rate change effective 1/1/2012. So if you complete the applicaiton befor the first you can lock-in the current rate for 12 months.

If you would like the application please let me know.

Thanks … John Conner

Comment on Mutual of Omaha – Medicare Plan F by Jimmy Pattavina

Jimmy Pattavina — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:28:48 +0000

John,

I’m in Nebraska.

Jimmy

Comment on Mutual of Omaha – Medicare Plan F by john

john — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:49:07 +0000

Hi Jimmy, what state are you in and I’ll see if there is a rate change for 1/1/12 in your state.

Thanks .. John Conner

Comment on Mutual of Omaha – Medicare Plan F by Jimmy Pattavina

Jimmy Pattavina — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:28:28 +0000

John,

Can I sign up for the medicare supplement F with Mutual of Omaha, today, if my 65th birthday is in May 2012? I was told that there is likely to be a rate increase as of 1-1-2012, if I sign up I will get the lower rate? True?

Jimmy

Comment on Mutual of Omaha – Medicare Plan F by john

john — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:23:08 +0000

Hi Carol, it will be better to compare in February or March, that time will give you a better idea of who will be the most competitive for you. If you like I can contact you then, or feel free to connect with me and we’ll go through the rates and Part D plans.

Thanks … John Conner

Comment on Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Supplement by john

john — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:17:30 +0000

Hi K, I’ll be happy to chech the rates in your area. What is your zip code and I’ll send you the Plan A rates?

Thanks .. John Conner

Comment on Mutual of Omaha – Medicare Plan F by Doug

Doug — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:24:01 +0000

Hi John – I am turning 65 in May 2012 and am looking at various options online for a med supp. I live in zip code 75025 (Texas). My concern is what the rates are right now may be not what they are in May. Do you happen to know of any rate changes in the past 3-5 months or any rate revisions anticipated in the next 3-5 months for companies such as Blue Cross, New Era, United Healthcare and Woodmen of the World? Also which of those companies do you represent as I assume I could go through you if I decide to go with one of those. Friends have told me Woodmen & Mut of Omaha either just took or are going to take rate increases shortly but I don’t know anything for sure on that.

Thanks John!

Comment on Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Supplement by K

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:20:12 +0000

Dear Mr. Connor,
Am interested in a new medigap policy. Am currently with United Health and am under 65, disabled and, contrary to medical opinion, ALIVE. But. AARP plan A costs me over $350 monthly. Ouch. Live in Texas, Potter County. From California, but Texas is less expensive. Thank You in advance.

Comment on Anthem Freedom Blue 2012 by john

john — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:36:13 +0000

Hi Jessica, yes the Anthem Medicare PPO is the only Medicare PPO plan in Santa Clara county. Also, if she enrolls in the Anthem Medicare PPO plan she will have to stay with the Anthem Part D rx plan, she cannot enroll in a different Part D plan.

Hope that helps. Feel free to call anytime with questions.

Thanks .. John

Comment on Anthem Freedom Blue 2012 by Jessica Berman

Jessica Berman — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:37:53 +0000

Hi,
Thank you for all the information. My mom lives in Santa Clara County in California, has Medicare Advantage and Anthem Blue Cross Freedom which is turning into Anthem Medicare Preferred Standard PPO. Is this the ONLY PPO offered to Advantage members in Santa Clara County?

Also, it says online that this plan comes with Part D prescription Rx plan. Does she have to take Part D through Anthem or if not, should I research other Part D plans and see if there is one that covers more for her medications?

Thanks!

Comment on Anthem Freedom Blue 2012 by john

john — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:40:47 +0000

Bill, email a few of the doctors names to me and I’ll look at the Anthem directory for you.

Thanks … John