http://www.johnconner.com Authorized Independent Agent Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:42:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Gerber Life is a fabulous company with very competitive rates, but if you are in a hurry to receive your Medicare Supplement approval and ID card, you are going to be a little disappointed.  Currently Gerber is taking 4 to 6 weeks to process a Medicare Supplement application.  Far too slow ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/gerber-medicare-supplement-good-but-slow/ Blue Shield of California now offers the Silver Sneakers Fitness Program to subscribers of the Blue Shield Medicare Supplement plans throughout California.  The current Medigap subscribers can join the Silver Sneakers program at no additional cost and enjoy fitness, fun and friends with the award-winning program.  Designed exclusively for older ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/silver-sneakers-for-blue-shield-medicare-supplement-members/ Western Health Advantage is a Sacramento area local health plan, which offers unique advantages, which other plans can't.  They are here to bring you easier access to care, not obstacles to treatment.  And you don't have to take my word for it.  The state office of the Patient Advocate recently ranked ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/western-health-advantage-sacramento/ The Gerber Medicare Supplement plan G or any other company plan G is the same plan as a Medicare Supplement plan F, without the Part B annual deductible of $155.00 being paid for.  So with a Plan G you are typically receiving a very comprehensive policy at a lower monthly ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/gerber-medicare-supplement-plan-g-2010/ The Gerber Medicare Supplement application at first look may seem like quite a task to complete.  Actually the application is designed to be completed rather quickly.  It is a one or two person application, so if yourself and a spouse are applying at the same time, one application is used. Part 1:  Is ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/gerber-medicare-supplement-application/ Anthem Dental Blue dental PPO plans give you the power to choose ... With two Dental Blue individual and family plans and a HMO plan for you to choose from, we are confident you will find the one that is right for you.  Plan benefits, premiums and coinsurance amounts vary, however, ... http://www.johnconner.com/dental/anthem-dental-blue-dental-ppo-plans/ Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Supplement plans are competitively priced, they offer most of the new Modernized Medicare Supplement plans and are extremely easy to deal with regarding customer service.  So why is Anthem Blue Cross one of the most popular Medigap plans nationwide?  Simple, their great premiums, excellent customer service ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/anthem-blue-cross-medicare-supplement/ Family Life Medicare Supplement plans ... Family Life is quickly becoming a medigap company who everyone is noticing.  Very low premiums, excellent customer service and very easy to contact.  Family Life is a name some of us have not heard of ... yet.  Currently offering Medicare Supplement plans in 35 states, Family Life ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/family-life-medicare-supplement-rates/ A Gerber Medicare Supplement plan F will cover virtually all of your Medicare eligible medical costs.  Except your Part D prescriptions which are a separate insurance policy all together.  Plan F pays for your Medicare Part A hospital deductible of $1,100 per benefit period (up to six deductibles per year).  Also ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/gerber-medicare-supplement-plan-f/ Medicare Supplement plans in California offer a fantastic benefit called the "Birthday Rule."  This rule allows you to switch companies each year on the month of your birthday, without having to answer any medical questions.  This move is guaranteed as long the move is to a plan with equal or ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/medicare-supplement-plans-california/ Medicare Supplement plans, for the most part, pay for the Medicare deductibles and 20 percent coinsurance (depending on your plan) which you are responsible for when you see a doctor or hospital.  So let's talk about some of the common terms you need to be aware of with Medicare and ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/medicare-supplement-common-terms/ Plan F High Deductible covers your Part B deductible, Medicare Part B excess Charges and Emergency care during foreign travel.  If you choose the High-Deductible option on Medicare Supplement Plan F, you have to pay a deductible of $2,000 before the plan pays anything.  The deductible amount can change each ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/medicare-supplement-high-deductible-plan-f/ Blue Shield's Vital Shield Plus: The coverage you need and the price you want.  Vital Shield Plus plans offer you valuable health coverage at an affordable price.  You choose the benefits you consider important, without having to pay for those you don't.  Vital Shield Plus plans are a great option for ... http://www.johnconner.com/uncategorized/blue-shield-vital-shield-plus/ California Health Insurance plans and companies are constantly in flux.  The plans and rates are constantly changing, which can be a benefit for the person who is able to compare and change to the newest offered plans.  The new plans usually offer the lowest rates because they have low claims ratios ... http://www.johnconner.com/uncategorized/california-health-insurance-anthem-or-blue-shield/ The New Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Supplement rates are available  for the Modernized plans (you can view them here).  These are for the 6/1/2010 changes for every state.  The Anthem Medicare Supplement plan portfolio will be adding plans G and N.  Also all Medicare Supplement plans effective 6/1/2010 or later must ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/new-anthem-medicare-supplement-rates/ For the San Francisco Medicare Supplement shopper, there are plenty of quality companies to go around here in California.  The current popular ones are; Gerber Life, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Family Life and Aetna.  All offering competitive rates for the different age groups and Zip codes for ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/san-francisco-medicare-supplement/ Gerber Life Insurance company is an affiliate of the Gerber Products Company, and has been in business since 1967 as a respected provider of life insurance products.  Even in today's challenging environment, Gerber Life is strategically focused and positioned to provide the stability, confidence one can rely on now and in the future.  Gerber ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/gerber-medicare-supplement-plans-2/ Medicare Supplement rates in beautiful Contra Costa County, are lower than most cities and counties in the other parts of California.  One of nine counties in the San Francisco / Oakland bay area, Contra Costa is the ninth most populated county in California with approximately 1,200,000 residents.  You will notice that many ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/contra-costa-county-medicare-supplement-rates/ When comparing Medicare Supplement Plans also known as Medigap, be aware that all companies offering insurance must offer identical Medicare Supplement plans, which there are 10 plans as of 6/1/2010.  When comparing it can be a confusing and overwhelming process, with so many plans, benefits, rates, websites and articles distributing all sorts ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/medicare-supplement-rates/ Starting June 1, 2010, Medicare Supplement Plan N will become available to consumers, along with other changes to the other established Medicare Supplement plans.  The Anthem Medicare Supplement plan N is the newest "Standardized" plan offered.  Plan N will provide a lower premium then the popular Plan F.  Plan N ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/anthem-medicare-supplement-plan-n/ Fresno Medicare Supplement (Medigap) rates usually encompass the entire Fresno and Madera Counties, and much of the rural areas surrounding these counties.  Rates are usually lower than other parts of California simply because of the lower population.  With community hospitals such as; Fresno Community hospital, St. Agnes, Fresno Heart and Surgical, ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/fresno-medicare-supplement/ Orange County Medicare Supplement rates vary from other parts of California.  They seem to be very competitive compared to Los Angeles or San Diego.  If you would like to view the different company rates in Orange County, simply click on the company links below, you may be pleasantly surprised what ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/orange-county-medicare-supplement/ The California Medicare Supplement "Birthday Rule" is a very unique law which California is one of only two states which allows this rule.  California law states; you have 30 days from the date of your birthday to change your Medicare Supplement plan to a company with the same plan or ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/california-medicare-supplement-birthday-rule/ Finding a San Diego County Medicare Supplement policy may be easier than you think because of companies such as: Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Mutual of Omaha, Family Life and Health Net offer very competitive rates for San Diego County residents.  As long as you have Medicare Parts A and ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/san-diego-county-medicare-supplement/ Los Angeles County Medicare Supplement plan are offered by companies such as; Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Gerber, Family Life, Health Net and many others.  Be sure to compare the Los Angeles County rates by clicking the company links below. Each company will have different rates within Los Angeles ... http://www.johnconner.com/medicare/los-angeles-county-medicare-supplement/