Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Adding Plan G to Medicare Supplement Portfolio in Colorado

Managed Care Weekly Digest

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Managed Care Weekly Digest -- In order to provide individuals eligible for Medicare with a full range of options for their varying health care needs, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) is adding Plan G to its Medicare Supplement portfolio in Colorado. Plan G will be available to those turning age 65 and to those newly eligible for Medicare as of July 1, 2017 (see also Medicare and Medicaid).

Medicare Supplement insurance plans fill the gaps in Original Medicare, such as deductibles, coinsurance and copayments. These plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved providers or hospitals.

Each Medicare Supplement plan is standardized and represented by a different letter. Plan G covers most of what's covered in Plan F. The primary difference between Plan F and G is Plan G does not cover the Medicare Part B deductible (which is $183 in 2017). Both plans cover Medicare Part A (hospital) coinsurance and deductibles and Medicare Part B (medical) copayments and coinsurance, including Part B excess charges.

In addition to Plans G and F, Anthem offers Medicare Supplement Plans N and A in Colorado.

For all these plans, Anthem offers members discounts for paying annually, having payments deducted directly, electronically from a bank account or having more than one member living in the same household. Most Medicare Supplement members pair their plan with a prescription drug plan (PDP) to cover their medications.

Anthem also offers Medicare Advantage in Colorado. These plans cover everything covered by Original Medicare and some extra benefits, but require members to utilize a network of providers.

For more information about any of Anthem's Medicare plans in Colorado, call (855) 866-3979 or visit www.anthem.com/shop. About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado is available at www.anthem.com. Also, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/AnthemBCBS_News, www.twitter.com/AnthemBCBS_News and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AskAnthem. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170626006073/en/