Pennsylvania Medigap Updates
Rate Adjustments:
Annual
premium rate adjustments have been approved and will become
effective July 1, 2019. Going forward, July 1 will be the
renewal date for all Medigap rate adjustments, including those
attributed to age.
To
view rates, select the appropriate link below:
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (Western PA and Northeastern
PA)
Highmark Blue
Shield (Central PA)
New Gender Rating for Plans D and G:
We
heard you! Effective July 1, we will also be introducing
gender-rated plans for Medigap Blue Plans D and G. Our new Plan D
and G premium rates were approved with this factor included. As a
result, females may receive a decrease in premium and males may
receive a slight increase. We understand that some members may
want to switch to a plan that does not have gender-based premium
rates. Therefore, we are permitting members to switch to
another Medigap Blue plan in their area without additional
underwriting. However, the time frame to request a plan change is
limited. If a member decides to change plans, the application must
be received by August 30, 2019. From a benefits
perspective, Plans D and G are most similar to our Medigap Blue
Plans C and F.
Members
currently enrolled in a Medigap plan will be notified of these
changes by the end of May.
Enrollment Kits
and Applications:
Changes are also being made to our enrollment
kits and applications. Please note that these new materials
aren't available to order on ShopPRO at this time. However, we
will notify you once they are available. In the meantime, please
continue to utilize the current kits and applications.
Watch
for additional Medigap updates related to the launch of our new
nurse assistance line and application/underwriting changes in
future communications.
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