As you may know, one of the best features for those enrolled in an AARP/UHC Medigap plan (except 'J') is the ability to switch between their plans with a simple phone call to customer service.
With AARP/UHC rolling out their Plan G in 33 states on July 1, those currently enrolled in Plan F may want to look into switching since the annual premium savings is usually greater than the $183 annual Part B deductible. Change requests become effective the first day of the following month.
A question that comes up often is, "If I have already met the Part B deductible, will I have to meet it again by switching to G mid-year?" The answer is no. Traditional Medicare, not the supplement, decides when you have met the deductible so if traditional Medicare shows the deductible as being met you will not have to meet it again for the same calendar year.
With AARP/UHC rolling out their Plan G in 33 states on July 1, those currently enrolled in Plan F may want to look into switching since the annual premium savings is usually greater than the $183 annual Part B deductible. Change requests become effective the first day of the following month.
A question that comes up often is, "If I have already met the Part B deductible, will I have to meet it again by switching to G mid-year?" The answer is no. Traditional Medicare, not the supplement, decides when you have met the deductible so if traditional Medicare shows the deductible as being met you will not have to meet it again for the same calendar year.