Medicare Supplements

United American has been a prominent Medicare Supplement insurance provider since Medicare began in 1966. Additionally, we’ve been a long-standing participant in the task forces working on Medicare Supplement insurance policy recommendations for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

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When you become a United American policyholder, you gain freedom of choice. Our products allow you to keep your choice of trusted doctors and hospitals. 

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United American Insurance Company has been a market leader in providing insurance to employer and union group sponsors for 25 years.

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United American has been underwriting life and health insurance since 1947. Thousands of independent agents/agencies have found success selling our life, health, and Medicare Supplement policies.

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One of the many things United American is well-known for is our superior customer service. When it comes to your health, we believe education, service, and support are vital. With our experience and stability, we’re the Company that does what it says it will do.

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Because of our 50+ years of experience in providing life, supplemental health and Medicare Supplement insurance, United American offers superior customer service to both our agents and customers.  Never stress about your claim status with our online claim tracker. Need more help? Let one of our licensed agents assist you.

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Can I Cancel a Medicare Supplement Plan Anytime?

Can I Cancel a Medicare Supplement Plan Anytime?

Wondering if you can cancel your Medicare Supplement plan at any time? The short answer is “yes.”

According to medicare.gov, if you want to drop your Medicare Supplement insurance policy, simply “contact your insurance company to cancel it”. 1

Of course, dropping your Medicare Supplement insurance policy leaves you without the coverage such a policy provides, so if you’re looking to drop your Medicare Supplement policy, you most likely want to change to a different policy. If this is the case, you’re probably wondering if you’re able to switch.

Medicare.gov lists several reasons you might want to switch coverage, including:

  • You may be paying for benefits you don't need;
  • You now need more benefits than you previously did;
  • You want to change your insurance company, even if your current policy has the benefits you need; or
  • You want to find a policy that doesn’t cost as much.2

 

If you do want to switch your Medicare Supplement insurance policy, eHealthInsurance.com notes that typically, federal law doesn’t allow you to switch unless you can qualify for a new policy by answering health question or unless you have guaranteed-issue rights to buy a policy, either because you’re in the six month window of your Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment Period, or have certain prior coverage that qualifies you for guaranteed issue. During Open Enrollment or Guaranteed Issue periods, insurance companies can’t reject your application for a policy or charge you more because of your health history (but you may have a waiting period before your benefits start). You won’t be subjected to medical underwriting when you apply for a Medicare Supplement insurance policy during other guaranteed-issue rights situations, like if you move out of a plan’s service area or if your insurance company goes bankrupt.3

If you have questions about switching your Medicare Supplement policy, contact a licensed insurance agent to help you answer any questions you have about Medicare Supplement policies, coverage, or switching policies.

Your style is your choice. Shouldn't your doctor and your coverage be, too?

Learn more about Medicare Supplement insurance options.

Sources:
1 Medicare.gov, Dropping or Losing Medigap, 2019
2 Medicare.gov, Switching Medigap Policies, 2019
3 eHealthInsurace, When Can I Cancel Medicare Supplement Plan, 2019