Best Medicare Supplement Plans in Pennsylvania 2024

See popular plan types, top companies and price comparisons for Medigap policies in Pennsylvania.
Alex Rosenberg
By Alex Rosenberg 
Updated
Edited by Holly Carey

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Pennsylvania has about 2.9 million Medicare beneficiaries — the fifth highest total of any state

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicare Monthly Enrollment: October 2023. Accessed Feb 2, 2024.
. About 1.4 million of those beneficiaries have Original Medicare (Part A and Part B).

Pennsylvanians with Medicare Part A and Part B can purchase Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, to help cover certain out-of-pocket expenses like copays, coinsurance and deductibles left over after Medicare pays for covered services. Nearly 700,000 Pennsylvanians had Medigap coverage as of the end of 2022

National Association of Insurance Commissioners. 2022 Medicare Supplement Loss Ratios. Accessed Feb 2, 2024.
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Here’s what you need to know about finding the best Medigap policy for you in Pennsylvania.

Compare Medicare Supplement plans in Pennsylvania

Insurance company
Plan types offered
NAIC complaint rate
Premium discounts available
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Best for Medigap plan options
AARP/UnitedHealthcare Medigap

UnitedHealthcare

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A, B, C, F, G, K, L and N.Far fewer than expectedAverage

M-F 9am-9pm ET, Sa 10am-9pm ET

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Best for member satisfaction
State Farm Medigap

State Farm

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(800) 215-3128
A, C, D, F, G and N.Far fewer than expectedBelow average

M-F 9am-9pm ET, Sa 10am-9pm ET

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Best for premium discounts
Mutual of Omaha Medigap

Mutual of Omaha

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(800) 215-3128
A, F, G and N.Far fewer than expectedAbove average

M-F 9am-9pm ET, Sa 10am-9pm ET

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Best for nationwide availability
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medigap

Blue Cross Blue Shield

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(800) 215-3128
A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M and N.Close to expectedAverage

M-F 9am-9pm ET, Sa 10am-9pm ET

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Most popular Medicare Supplement Insurance plan types in Pennsylvania

There are 10 standard Medigap plan types available in Pennsylvania (Plan C and Plan F aren’t available for new Medicare members). However, more than 75% of Pennsylvania’s Medigap members are in one of the three most popular types.

Here are Pennsylvania's top three most popular Medicare Supplement Insurance plan types

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  • 32% have Medigap Plan F — the most comprehensive coverage of any Medigap plan.

  • 29% have Medigap Plan G — the highest-coverage option available to new Medicare members.

  • 15% have Medigap Plan N — a plan with lower premiums but higher copays.

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Medigap Plan F isn’t available to Medicare beneficiaries who became eligible for Medicare on or after Jan. 1, 2020. Medigap Plan G is the most similar option available to all Medicare beneficiaries.

Top Medicare Supplement Insurance companies in PA

The government regulates Medigap plans, but private insurance companies sell them. Here are the five most popular Medicare Supplement Insurance companies in Pennsylvania as of the end of 2022

National Association of Insurance Commissioners. 2022 Medicare Supplement Loss Ratios. Accessed Feb 2, 2024.
:

Insurance company

Share of Pennsylvania Medigap members

32.6%.

16.6%.

3. Highmark*

10.9%.

4.0%.

5. Independence Blue Cross*

3.7%.

*Highmark and Independence Blue Cross are independent Blue Cross Blue Shield companies.

Medicare Supplement Insurance prices in Pennsylvania

It’s worth comparing companies to find the lowest price for your chosen plan. The benefits of each Medigap plan are standardized, so you get the same Medicare benefits regardless of the company you choose.

Here are the prices for Medigap Plan G and Plan N, the most popular plans available for new Medicare members, from the five Medigap companies with the most members in Pennsylvania.

The table below shows price estimates for a 65-year-old female nonsmoker in Pittsburgh as filed with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Find a Medigap Policy That Works For You. Accessed Feb 2, 2024.
. (Note: Some Medigap prices may be higher for males.)

Insurance company

Plan G monthly premiums

Plan N monthly premiums

AARP/UnitedHealthcare

$138.

$93.

Aetna

$143.

$95.

Cigna

$149.

$97.

Highmark*

$149.

$171.

Independence Blue Cross*

Not available.

Not available.

* As Blue Cross Blue Shield licensees for different portions of the state, Highmark and Independence Blue Cross don’t sell Medigap plans in the same locations.

For reference, here are the lowest premiums available from any company for the two plans in Pennsylvania, according to the Medicare plan finding tool:

  • Medigap Plan G: $114 per month.

  • Medigap Plan N: $88 per month.

Medicare resources in Pennsylvania

Medicare Supplement Insurance Providers

Get more information about some major health insurance companies that sell Medigap plans.

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).

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