The bottom line: Wellabe (formerly Medico) Medicare Supplement Insurance policies have very low premiums in some locations, but not in others, so it’s important to check your local pricing. Other aspects, such as complaint rates, plan types and extras offered, aren’t as strong as competitors. Jump to: Full Review
Wellabe Medicare Supplement pros and cons
Pros
- Low prices in some locations: Wellabe’s Medigap premiums are among the lowest on the market in certain locations (but not everywhere).
Cons
- Complaints: Wellabe has more member complaints than the average Medigap company.
- Availability: Plans are available in only about half of states.
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Wellabe Medicare Supplement Insurance rating
Wellabe (Medico) Medicare Supplement Insurance earned 3 stars out of 5 for overall performance. NerdWallet’s ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account pricing, coverage options, online quote availability, complaint data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and more.
Wellabe Medicare Supplement plan types
Here are the Medicare Supplement Insurance plan types Wellabe offers for any Medicare member:
Medigap Plan A — the basic benefits included in every Medigap plan without any extras.
Medigap Plan N — a plan with lower premiums but higher copays.
Medigap Plan G — the highest-coverage option available to new Medicare members. Available as a high-deductible plan in certain locations.
Wellabe also offers Medigap Plan F and the high-deductible version of Plan F (in certain locations) for individuals who were first eligible for Medicare before 2020. Newer Medicare members can't buy these plans from any insurance company.
In addition, Wellabe offers plans in Wisconsin that fit the state’s standards. (Massachusetts, Minnesota and Wisconsin don't use the same Medigap standardization system as the rest of the country.)
Wellabe Medigap policies were formerly sold under the name Medico. While the Medico-to-Wellabe rebranding is ongoing, you might still see the Medico name on shopping tools and certain official materials.
More Nerdy Perspective
Wellabe earns 3 out of 5 stars on NerdWallet’s Medigap rubric, making it a decent but not exceptional option. It could be worth considering if the premiums are low where you live, but other companies might beat Wellabe on plan type variety, bundled perks and/or complaint rates. I recommend taking a look at Wellabe alongside quotes from a few other companies and/or working with a licensed insurance agent or broker to find the best fit for you.
Cost for Wellabe Medicare Supplement Insurance
Wellabe's premiums are very competitive in some locations, but less so in others. In estimates obtained for this review, Wellabe’s Medigap Plan G premiums were about 29% more expensive than the cheapest alternative in the same location. Plan N premiums were about 27% higher.
- How we evaluate Medigap companies’ prices
The following price estimates were obtained for three metropolitan areas representing above-average, average and below-average costs for the most popular Medicare Supplement Insurance plans (Plan G and Plan N):
Los Angeles: More expensive than average.
Atlanta: Average cost.
Dallas: Less expensive than average.
The sections below show pricing information from Wellabe or Medico for a 65-year-old female nonsmoker as filed with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (Note: Some Medigap prices may be higher for males.)
For comparison, the table for each plan also includes the price for the least-expensive option to buy the same plan from any company that filed prices. For example, Wellabe’s price for Medigap Plan G in Los Angeles appears alongside the lowest price on Medicare.gov for all Plan G policies available in Los Angeles to an applicant with identical demographics.
Plan G
Wellabe (Medico) price | Medicare.gov lowest price | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | $213. | $148. |
Atlanta | $146. | $139. |
Dallas | $161. | $117. |
Plan N
Wellabe (Medico) price | Medicare.gov lowest price | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | $159. | $114. |
Atlanta | $106. | $98. |
Dallas | $118. | $88. |
Discounts
Wellabe offers possible discounts for qualifying members who:
Pay by automatic bank account withdrawals.
Live with another person age 50 or older.
Discount amounts and availability may vary according to factors such as your location, household status and how you apply for a policy.
Wellabe member complaints
29% more complaints than average
Members file complaints about Medicare Supplement Insurance plans from Wellabe at a rate about 29% higher than the average for all Medigap plans, according to 2022 and 2023 data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for Wellabe and its subsidiaries that sell Medicare Supplement Insurance policies.
NerdWallet conducts its data analysis and reaches conclusions independently and without the endorsement of the NAIC.
Wellabe’s spending on care
83.7% for member benefits
Wellabe Medigap plans spent about 83.7% of premiums on member benefits, according to the most recent annual data. (The other 16.3% went to overhead expenses like administrative costs, marketing, salaries and commissions.) For comparison, the average for all companies is 83.9%.
Medicare Supplement Insurance providers 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 are standardized, but companies can offer extras on top of the Medicare benefits.
Beneficiaries with a Wellabe Medicare Supplement Insurance policy might earn a $100 statement credit if they get inpatient care at a hospital in the USA Senior Care Network. You’ll need to contact the USA Senior Care Network to find participating facilities.
Wellabe members and their families also have access to Start Hearing, which provides free hearing-related office visits and discounts on certain products and services.
Wellabe Medicare Supplement Insurance service area
Wellabe Medicare Supplement Insurance plans are offered in 28 states.
Wellabe covers over 160,000 Medigap beneficiaries and has about a 1.1% 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.
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).
- Very low prices in some (but not all) locations.
- Higher-than-average complaint rates.
- Limited state footprint.
Article sources
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- 1.NerdWallet analysis of American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance data. Best Costs Medigap 2024 – Plan G. Accessed Feb 26, 2025.
- 2.Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Find a Medigap Policy That Works For You. Accessed Feb 26, 2025.
- 3.National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Company Complaint Index. Accessed Feb 26, 2025.
- 4.National Association of Insurance Commissioners. 2023 Medicare Supplement Insurance Experience Reports (Direct Premiums Earned; Direct Claims Incurred). Accessed Feb 26, 2025.
- 5.Code of Federal Regulations. Title 42, Part 403, Section 215. Accessed Feb 26, 2025.
- 6.National Association of Insurance Commissioners. 2023 Medicare Supplement Loss Ratios. Accessed Feb 26, 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.
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5.0/5 | A, B, C, F, G, K, L and N. | Far fewer than expected | Above average | ||
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 (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet | 3.5/5 | A, F, G and N. | More than expected | Above average | |
BEST FOR LOW PREMIUMS | (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet | ||||
 (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, F, G and N. | More than expected | Above average | |