Top 5 Medicare Supplement Companies

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Top 5 Medicare Supplement Companies

We have compiled a list of the Top 5 Medicare Supplement Companies to serve as a starting point when shopping for a plan. The list is only a guide. Depending on your age, location, and current health, the Top Medicare Supplement can vary considerably. Before purchasing any Medicare Supplement plan, it is highly recommended you compare all of your available options.

Top Medicare Supplement Company Selection

When choosing a Medicare Supplement company, there are many things to consider. You will want to look at financial stability, policies in-force, customer service, and of course rates. For this list, we considered all the criteria mentioned. We also looked at total Medicare Supplement sales by each company for 2015, and the availability of plans offered by each company nationwide.

Top 5 Medicare Supplement Companies

(No Particular Order)

Mutual of Omaha

Mutual of Omaha came in second for the most sales in 2015. They are A+ rated by AM Best and have been selling Medicare Supplements since 1966. Mutual of Omaha ranks very high in overall customer satisfaction and is very competitive in a majority of states. Specifically, their Medicare Supplement Plan G is consistently one of the lowest priced plans in most areas. Mutual of Omaha also offers self-enrollment through the Mutual of Omaha Online Application.

Mutual of Omaha’s home office is in Omaha, Nebraska, and their official website is www.mutualofomaha.com

Aetna

Aetna was fifth in the nation for Medicare Supplement sales in 2015. They have an A rating from AM Best. Their rates are highly competitive in a majority of states. Their underwriting process is one of the best in the industry regarding ease and convenience.

Aetna is also a nationwide leader in Medicare Advantage Plans.

Aetna’s home office is in Hartford, Connecticut, and their website is www.aetna.com

Thrivent Financial

Thrivent Financial is not as well known as the other top Medicare Supplement companies on the list. That is about to change. They are launching new plans in many states, and with an A++ rating from AM Best, they are the highest rated Medicare Supplement company in the industry. We also rank them as the most competitively priced in the industry. You will often find they have the best rates if plans are offered in your area. Even though they are not yet available in all states, Thrivent Financial is an up and coming leader and certainly deserves to be on this list.

Thrivent Financial’s home office is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and their website is www.thrivent.com

United HealthCare

United HealthCare is clearly the most popular Medicare Supplement company. They lead the nation in sales for 2015 and have more policies in force than any other company. They have an A rating by AM Best. However, when it comes to competitiveness, they do not rank well in most states. If low premiums are a priority, as they should be, there could be better options depending on where you live. You will also want to consider the additional cost of joining AARP. A requirement to purchasing a plan from United HealthCare.

United HealthCare also offers very competitive Medicare Advantage Plans.

United HealthCare’s home office is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and their website is www.uhc.com

Liberty Bankers

Liberty Bankers is new to the Medicare Supplement market. They have a B+ rating from AM Best. We have included them on the list due to their rates. Liberty Bankers is very competitively priced. In December 2016 they ranked 2nd on the Medigap Premium Scorecard by CSG Actuarial. Because their Medicare Supplement plans are new, there likely won’t be any rate increases in the near future.

Liberty Banker’s home office is in Dallas, Texas, and their website is www.libertybankerslife.com

Top 5 Medicare Supplement Companies Conclusion

As mentioned before, this is only a starting point. There are many top Medicare Supplement companies not on our list. There are also many circumstances unique to you. To start, we recommend a Medicare Supplement Quote using our website. We’ll include every available plan in your area. We are also available to answer any questions you have regarding Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans.


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