The bottom line: Anthem has very competitive prices for Medigap Plan G. It stands out from most competitors by offering several options to add dental and vision coverage to Medigap plans. Anthem offers only a few plan types, though, and serves relatively few states. Jump to: Full Review
Anthem Medicare Supplement Insurance pros and cons
Pros
- Dental and vision coverage options: Anthem offers several tiers of dental and vision coverage to mix and match with Medigap plans.
- Plan G pricing: Anthem’s prices for Plan G were the lowest of any company we reviewed, on average.
- Health and wellness extras: Anthem offers extra perks for a variety of fitness, health and wellness products and services.
Cons
- Plan N pricing: Anthem’s prices for Plan N were high — sometimes even higher than Plan G.
- Few plan options: Only a few Medigap plan types are available — albeit the most popular ones.
- Limited state footprint: Medigap policies are available in only 14 states.
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Anthem Medicare Supplement Insurance rating
Anthem Medicare Supplement Insurance earned 4.5 stars out of 5 for overall performance. It's one of our top-scoring companies. NerdWallet’s ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account pricing, coverage options, online quote availability, complaint data and more.
Anthem Medicare Supplement Insurance plans
Anthem generally offers three Medicare Supplement Insurance plan types for purchase by any Medicare member:
Medigap Plan A — the basic benefits included in every Medigap plan without any extras.
Medigap Plan G — the highest-coverage option available to new Medicare members.
Medigap Plan N — a plan with lower premiums but higher copays.
Anthem also offers Medigap Plan F for qualifying beneficiaries who were eligible to enroll in Medicare prior to 2020. Newer Medicare members can’t buy these plans from any company.
Anthem’s plans in Wisconsin fit the state’s standards. (Wisconsin uses a different Medigap plan system than most of the country.)
More Nerdy Perspective
Anthem is a good Medigap company with some limitations. It stands out with flexible options to add dental and vision coverage to your plan. Its Plan G prices are low, but Plan N prices are high. And Anthem only sells Medigap plans in 14 states. It would be a good idea to compare Anthem to quotes from several other companies. Also consider working with a licensed insurance agent or broker to find your best option.
Medicare Select policies add network requirements
In some locations, Anthem offers both standard and Medicare Select versions of certain Medigap plans.
Medicare Select plans require you to get non-emergency inpatient care at in-network hospitals. In exchange, they might have lower premiums than the non-Select version.
Review the materials for a Medicare Select policy you’re considering to learn about the network limitations and in-network facility list for the policy.
Add-on coverage for dental and vision
In some locations, Anthem offers the option to add on coverage with cost sharing for services not included in standard Medigap plan types. For example, Anthem Extras packages can cover some costs for dental cleanings, dental procedures and eye exams, plus an allowance for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
This add-on coverage requires its own premiums, which vary according to your location and the coverage level you select.
How much does Anthem Medicare Supplement Insurance cost?
Anthem’s pricing competitiveness depends a lot on plan type. For Plan G, Anthem’s prices were 17% higher than the cheapest alternative, on average. But Anthem’s Plan N prices were 64% higher.
- How we evaluate Medigap companies’ prices
We compared prices in three cities. Each city has different average Medigap premiums:
Los Angeles: Higher costs.
Atlanta: Average costs.
Aspen, Colorado: Lower costs.
We use Plan G and Plan N for price comparisons. New Medicare members usually pick one of those plan types.
The sections below show price estimates filed with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Prices are for a 65-year old female nonsmoker. (Note: Some Medigap prices may be higher for males.)
Our tables compare the company’s prices to the cheapest alternative. For example, Anthem's best price for Plan G in Los Angeles is next to the lowest price from any company on Medicare.gov for the same plan.
Plan G
Anthem price | Medicare.gov lowest price | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | $178. | $162. |
Atlanta | $149. | $120. |
Aspen, Colorado | $133. | $113. |
Plan N
Anthem price | Medicare.gov lowest price | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | $196. | $124. |
Atlanta | $159. | $86. |
Aspen, Colorado | $120. | $81. |
Dental and vision add-ons
Costs for Anthem’s dental and vision packages depend on your location and the level of coverage you choose. They cost the same with any Medigap plan type. For example, whether you choose Plan G or Plan N, a basic Anthem Extras package could have the same $25 premium.
Here are the example price ranges for Anthem Extras in the three states with price estimates in this review:
California: $19.48 to $63.40 per month.
Georgia: $19 to $48.40 per month.
Colorado: $23.66 to $58.61 per month.
Anthem Medigap discounts
Average discounts
Discounts can help you save on your Medigap premiums. We often see “household” discounts offered to people living with at least one other adult.
Anthem’s household discount was about 10%, on average. That’s right in the middle of the companies we reviewed.
Anthem offered discounts in all three locations priced for this review. In most locations, you could qualify by living with either a spouse or another adult.
Anthem may also offer small discounts if you pay for a full year at once or set up automatic monthly payments. Available discounts may vary according to factors such as your location, household status and how you apply for a policy.
Anthem member complaints
1% fewer complaints than average
Anthem has a middle-of-the-road complaint rate. Its members filed complaints 1% less often than the average for all Medigap companies. That’s according to 2022 to 2024 data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
NerdWallet conducts its data analysis and reaches conclusions independently and without the endorsement of the NAIC.
Anthem’s spending on care
82.3% for member benefits
Anthem Medigap plans spent about 82.3% of premiums on member benefits, according to the most recent annual data. (The other 17.7% went to overhead expenses like administrative costs, marketing, salaries and commissions.) For comparison, the average for all companies is 83.9%.
Medicare Supplement Insurance companies must report data on the premiums they collect and how much they spend to provide benefits for members. The minimum required by law for individual Medigap policies is 60%.
Additional benefits
Medigap plans have standardized Medicare benefits, but companies can offer additional perks. Here are examples of extras included with some Anthem Medicare Supplement Insurance policies:
Fitness: The SilverSneakers fitness program gives qualifying members access to participating gyms, pools and classes, plus on-demand videos for home workouts.
Prescription drug discounts: Qualifying members can use a discount card to save on prescription drugs not covered by insurance at participating providers.
Health and wellness discounts: Anthem offers discounts on certain vision, hearing, fitness and alternative medicine products and services.
Anthem Medicare Supplement Insurance service area
Anthem offers Medigap policies in 14 states.
- States that offer Anthem Medigap policies
California.
Colorado.
Connecticut.
Georgia.
Indiana.
Kentucky.
Maine.
Missouri.
Nevada.
New Hampshire.
New York.
Ohio.
Virginia.
Wisconsin.
Anthem covers about 675,000 Medigap beneficiaries and has about a 4.9% share of the total Medicare Supplement Insurance market.
Compare Medicare Supplement Insurance companies
Get more information below about some of the major Medicare Supplement Insurance companies. These insurers offer Medigap plans in most states, but specifics may vary depending on your location.
About Anthem
Anthem's parent company, Elevance Health, is headquartered in Indianapolis. It was formed in 2004 out of a merger between WellPoint Health Networks and Anthem. In 2022, the company changed its name to Elevance Health, but it continues to sell Medicare products under the Anthem brand.
Elevance Health offers commercial health insurance for individuals and employers. Its Medicare products include Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Insurance and Medicare Part D. It also offers other products such as life, disability, dental and vision insurance.
Read the NerdWallet reviews of these other Anthem Medicare offerings:
Find the right Medicare Supplement Insurance plan
Because Medigap plans are standardized, you can get precisely the same Medicare benefits from any company offering the plan. So when you shop, keep these considerations in mind to find the best policy to fit your needs:
Is your preferred plan available? Health insurance companies don’t always sell every plan, so check who sells the plan you want to buy in your area.
What are the premiums? Prices for the same plan can vary between companies, so check to find the most competitive rates.
Will your premiums change over time? Most policies cost more as you age, but some companies offer policies that let you lock in a price when you sign up.
Are there extras? Medigap plans’ core benefits are standardized, but in certain cases, some companies include such perks as discount programs or gym memberships.
If you have additional questions about Medicare, visit Medicare.gov or call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227, TTY 877-486-2048).
Best for Extra benefits
- Mix and match dental and vision add-ons.
- Low Plan G premiums.
- Extra perks for fitness, health and wellness products and services.
- High Plan N premiums.
- Few Medigap plan types available.
- Available in only about one-third of states.
Article sources
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- 1.Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Find a Medigap Policy That Works For You. Accessed Jul 24, 2025.
- 2.National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Company Complaint Index. Accessed Jul 24, 2025.
- 3.National Association of Insurance Commissioners. 2023 Medicare Supplement Insurance Experience Reports (Direct Premiums Earned; Direct Claims Incurred. Accessed Jul 24, 2025.
- 4.Code of Federal Regulations. Title 42, Part 403, Section 215. Accessed Jul 24, 2025.
- 5.National Association of Insurance Commissioners. 2023 Medicare Supplement Loss Ratios. Accessed Jul 24, 2025.
Medicare Supplement Insurance ratings methodology
NerdWallet’s Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) ratings are based on pricing, discounts, plan types offered, complaint data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, consumer experience, additional perks and benefits, and more. To calculate each health insurance company's rating, we adjusted the scores to a curved 5-point scale, rounded to the nearest half star.
NerdWallet reviewed 15 Medicare Supplement Insurance companies based on highest enrollment and greatest online search volume. At the national level, our scored reviews include companies covering about two-thirds of all Medigap beneficiaries. At the state level, our research includes at least one of the two largest Medigap insurance companies in 48 of the 50 states, plus Washington, D.C.
These ratings are a guide, but we encourage you to shop around and compare several insurance quotes to find the best coverage and rate for you. NerdWallet does not receive compensation for any reviews. Read our editorial guidelines and full ratings methodology for Medicare Supplement Insurance.
Insurer complaints methodology
We examined complaints received by state insurance regulators and reported to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. To assess how insurers compare to one another, the NAIC calculates a complaint index each year for each subsidiary, measuring its share of total complaints relative to its size, or share of total premiums in the industry. To evaluate a company’s complaint history, we calculated a similar index for each insurance company, weighted by market shares of each subsidiary. We score companies based on this index of how many complaints the company receives relative to its market share. NerdWallet conducts its data analysis and reaches conclusions independently and without the endorsement of the NAIC.
Compare Medigap plans
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BEST OVERALL | |||||
5.0/5 | A, B, C, F, G, K, L and N. | Far fewer than expected | Above average | (844) 939-0223 / TTY 711 Call UnitedHealthcarefrom UnitedHealthcare | |
BEST FOR EXTRA BENEFITS | |||||
(855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet | 4.5/5 | A, F, G and N. | Close to expected | Average | (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet |
BEST FOR PREMIUM DISCOUNTS | |||||
4.0/5 | A, F, G and N. | Far fewer than expected | Above average | on NerdWallet | |
BEST FOR MEMBER SATISFACTION | |||||
 (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet | 4.0/5 | A, C, D, F, G and N. | Far fewer than expected | Below average | (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet |