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Best Medicare Supplement Plans in California for 2023

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By Daniel Petkevich
Nov 5, 2022
Medicare Supplement plans in California offer you a great way to cover healthcare costs that Medicare doesn't cover. These plans have benefits determined by the government and help you pay for copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket expenses not covered by Original Medicare. With these plans, you can access a broad network of doctors and hospitals, giving you more choice when it comes to your healthcare.

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With around 6 million Medicare-eligible Californians, according to the recent census, there is a wide variety of Medicare Supplement plans available to fit different needs and budgets. Knowing what coverage you need and understanding how much it could cost are important factors in choosing the right plan for you. A Medicare expert at Fair Square can help you learn more about the options and make sure that your plan meets all your needs. Give us a call at 888-507-9540 if you see a plan below that suits you.
The prices below are estimates and will vary according to your age, sex, lifestyle, and location. Contact us to get personalized quotes!

In California, the Best Choice is G.

Without context, choosing between Medicare Supplements is like choosing letters from an alphabet soup. In California, there is Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, Plan D, Plan F, Plan G, Plan K, Plan M, and Plan N. Fortunately, there’s an easy heuristic to decide between them:
All Medicare Supplements with the same plan letter must, by law, offer the same coverage (regardless of carrier or region). This makes them easily comparable. In California, plans A, B, C, D, K, M, and N can all be thrown out from consideration because they offer less coverage, and usually cost more than the optimal Plan G . Plan F is a unique exception here, which we address below.
Takeaway: Plan G offers the most comprehensive coverage for your dollar.

Why Medicare Supplements over Medicare Advantage Plans?

Unlike Medicare Advantage plans, you will be covered by any health provider that accepts Medicare under a Supplement Plan (about 90% of doctors nationwide). So you don’t need to worry about a Carrier network, or getting prior approval for a procedure. The extent of that coverage is the other consideration, and no other Medicare plan covers out-of-pocket expenses as comprehensively as Plan G.

What You Need to Know about Plan G in California:

Again, the benefits of Medicare Supplement Plans are defined by the government, which means the coverage is the same for each plan letter no matter the cost. We recommend you go with the cheapest carrier offering Plan G (which we’ve included below). All you need to worry about paying is your monthly premium and the yearly Part B Deductible of $257 for any Medicare approved medical services.

The average monthly premium in California for Plan G is $151.91.

If you want the most comprehensive coverage, Plan G is for you. Take a look at what that entails below:

Part A Coinsurance

Part A Hospice Care Coinsurance + Copay

Part A Deductible

Blood (3 Pints)

Part B Coinsurance + Copay

Part B Excess Charge

Part B Deductible

Plan G also offers 80% coverage on foreign travel exchange, which is the highest on Medicare. Since you’ll get this same coverage no matter the monthly premium, we’ve compiled the average cost of Plan G across California.

Top 5 Cheapest Plan G Options in California:

  • 1.

    State Farm

    $122.09/month

  • 2.

    United Serv Automobile Association

    $124.34/month

  • 3.

    Unitedhealth

    $124.93/month

  • 4.

    Mutual of Omaha

    $136.30/month

  • 5.

    Manhattanlife

    $136.71/month

Premiums do vary by zip code, so contact us below to hear the local premiums you can actually enroll in.

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What about Plan F in California?

Plan F technically offers the most comprehensive coverage of all the Medicare Supplement Plans. However, eligibility for Plan F is closed to people who turned 65 after 2020. If you are eligible, it’s a compelling option, but only if the premium makes sense when comparing against Plan G.

The average monthly premium for Plan F in California is $189.07.

Here is what Plan F offers:

Part A Coinsurance

Part A Hospice Care Coinsurance + Copay

Part A Deductible

Blood (3 Pints)

Part B Coinsurance + Copay

Part B Excess Charge

Part B Deductible

As you can see, Plan F covers even more potential out-of-pocket expenses than Plan G. Pro Tip: if your Plan F premium is $20 more than your Plan G premium, G becomes the cheaper option because the Part B Deductible is only $257. Plan F also offers 80% coverage on foreign travel exchange, which is the highest on Medicare (same as Plan G). Since you’ll get this same coverage no matter the monthly premium, we’ve compiled the average cost of Plan F across California.

Top 5 Cheapest Plan F Options in California:

  • 1.

    Unitedhealth

    $167.97/month

  • 2.

    Centene Corp

    $170.05/month

  • 3.

    Manhattanlife

    $171.49/month

  • 4.

    State Farm

    $172.59/month

  • 5.

    Cigna Health

    $174.16/month

Premiums do vary by zip code, so contact us below to hear the local premiums you can actually enroll in.

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Talk to one of our Licensed Medicare Agents today to find the right plans for you.

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