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Originally Posted by lady400
We are considering changing Medigap plans for my husband, who will turn 67 this May. We currently have BCBSTx high deductible F. We are considering trying to get him into an "F" or "G" policy. We do not have a guaranteed issue at this point. He also has significant pre-existing conditions (not ESRD), and I don't think he will pass underwriting on a change within BCBS.
I was looking at the AARP UHC Medigap F (G is apparently not offered in Texas), as the word is that underwriting is softer on this policy. It is my information that it is also community rated.
However, I am confused. When using the website to price a policy, the rate does change depending on what birth date I fill in. An older age has a higher quote. I thought community rated was supposedly the same across age/gender/health conditions? Or am I misunderstanding it?
I also noted that the start date in the year made a difference - the later in the year the start date, the higher the quote.
Can someone clear up my confusion?
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So, I won't address the community based rating. That has been done already. What I will tell you is although UHC AARP is a wonderful choice in many states, not so much in Texas. There are approximately 20 companies in Texas who I personally write for and many are A Rated with much better pricing than AARP. This is not an add for my services, but trying to spread the knowledge.
Currently there are several companies with better pricing. Remember, the core benefits are the same no matter what company you choose. The Federal Government Mandates this (Pg 81 Medicare and You 2017).
What worries me with your question is the pre-existing conditions. It is very difficult to make changes to your coverage after you pass the initial enrollment. All companies vary and UHC AARP does have two plans, a Standard and a more expensive version for people with certain conditions, but it still won't cover everyone. Insurance companies are in business to make money and if they know your health will more than likely outweigh your premiums they simply will not write you. Plan F covers everything Medicare does not and Plan G does the same with the exception of the initial Part B deductible of $183 in 2017.
AARP is coming out with a Plan G, but underwriting is not softer. I do multiple applications for clients everyday and the question are the same for Plan G as with Plan F with every company.
I hope this helps. Best of luck to you.