BCBS of South Carolina - South Carolina Medigap Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina is licensed with the South Carolina State Board of Insurance to sell Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies to seniors with Medicare Benefits in South Carolina. With an affordable monthly premium, Medicare Supplemental insurance plans provide senior's with coverage of the parts of hospital and doctor bills that are not covered by your Original Medicare Benefits. BCBS of South Carolina has provided Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance in South Carolina for The carrier offers a range of standardized plans (see below). years and offers a range of Medigap plans for South Carolina seniors. See plans offered below. BCBS of South Carolina received an A+ rating from A.M. Best Company, the leading provider of credit ratings and financial data for the insurance industry.

Medigap Plan A

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina provides Medicare Supplement Plan A to South Carolina seniors with Medicare Benefits. It's a Attained Age based premium. We suggest comparing this company's Plan A rate with other carriers:

• New Era Life South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• Heartland National South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• Columbian Mutual South Carolina Medicare Supplements

Medigap Plan B

YMedicare Supplement Plan B is available from Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina in South Carolina. They use the Attained Age cost method to calculate their monthly rates. Compare premiums with these carriers:

• Central States South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• United Commercial Travelers South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• Loyal American South Carolina Medicare Supplements

Medicare SELECT Plan B

With this Medicare SELECT Plan B policy you will be required to to use hospitals and, in most cases, doctors within the insurance company's network. Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina offers this plan to South Carolina seniors. Be sure to compare premiums:

Medigap Plan C

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina offers Medicare Supplement Plan C in South Carolina. The monthly premium on Plan C is calculated using the Attained Age cost method. Here are a few other companies with good rates:

• New Era Life South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• Central States South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• Forethought Life South Carolina Medicare Supplements

Medicare SELECT Plan C

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina offers the Medicare SELECT Plan C policy to South Carolina seniors. This plan does requires the policyholder to use hospitals and, in some instances, doctors within the company's network in order to receive the full coverage benefits of the plan. Be sure that you compare premiums to make sure you're found the best rate:

Medigap Plan D

Part D does not pay for your Medicare Part B deductibles or excess charges. Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina offers a D Plan policy in South Carolina. It's not the most common supplement policy, but here are a couple carriers to compare price:

• Heartland National South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• United Commercial Travelers South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• Loyal American South Carolina Medicare Supplements

Medicare SELECT Plan D

This Medicare SELECT Plan D from Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina is a managed care supplement plan. You get all the same benefits as a regular Plan D, but you must use hospitals and, in some instances, doctors within the carrier's network to receive the full benefits of the insurance. You have options, so make sure you compare premiums:

Medigap Plan F

Plan F is the most purchased Medicare supplement in South Carolina. It covers 100% of the approved expenses that your Original Medicare does not pay (approximately 20%). Compare Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina to other plans:

• New Era Life South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• Columbian Mutual South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• Heartland National South Carolina Medicare Supplements

Medicare SELECT Plan F

Medicare SELECT is a managed care supplement plan (like an HMO or PPO) for Medicare beneficiaries. If you purchase this plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina requires you to use the hospitals and, in some instances doctors, within the company's network. Other than that, this policy offers you the same great coverage as a standard Plan F. Compare the premium on this plan with these carriers to be sure you're getting the best price:

Medigap Plan L

Medicare Supplement Plan L covers basic benefits and 75% of deductibles, skilled nursing care and blood. You are required to pay the Medicare Part B excess charges, and the plan does not offer coverage when you travel outside of the United States. The maximum out of pocket limit for Plan L is $2,330 (2012 limit). Compare Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina 's Plan L with the premiums from these carriers:

• UnitedHealthcare South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• American Republic Corp South Carolina Medicare Supplements

Medicare SELECT Plan L

A Medicare SELECT Plan L is identical to the standard L Plan but you must use network hospitals and, in some instances, doctors to receive the full insurance benefits. The rates offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina may not be competitive so compare the premium with these plans:

Medigap Plan N

Medicare Supplement Plan N provides basic coverage benefits and also covers the Medicare Part A deductible. The Part B deductible and the Part B excess charges are your responsibility, as well as a $20 co-pay for each visit to the doctor and up to $50 for each emergency room visit. Compare the premium of Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina to other insurance companies:

• New Era Life South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• Heartland National South Carolina Medicare Supplements
• Central States South Carolina Medicare Supplements

Medicare SELECT Plan N

If you are familiar with healthcare from a preferred provider organization (PPO), that's basically what you get with this Medicare SELECT Plan N. You must use their network hospitals and doctors to receive the full insurance benefits. Compare with these plans: