6 October ManhattanLife and Medicare Supplement October 6, 2020 By Editor Medicare Supplement medicare, medicare supplement, medigap, seniors 0 Medicare Supplement and ManhattanLife Over the last five years, we have grown our Medicare Supplement business by over 60%, and we now service over 100,000 Medicare Supplement policies. ManhattanLife has become a household name among agents selling Medicare Supplement policies. Continuing the Positive Trend We have continued to strengthen our position in the Medicare Supplement market in efforts to better serve our current and future policyholders. In July 2020, we announced the launch of our expanded Medicare Supplement partnership with Integrity Marketing Group. In September 2020, we launched a partnership with Farm Bureau, where we are the endorsed Medicare Supplement carrier for Farm Bureau members in Georgia. This demanding market requires excellent customer service, prompt underwriting, and quick and accurate claims turnaround, and the ManhattanLife team delivers. Our growth and continued success are testaments to the commitment we have to our agents and policyholders. What you need to know for the 2020 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Starting 10/1/2020, ManhattanLife started taking business requesting a 1/1/2021 effective date. If you are coming off a Medicare Advantage plan and are going through underwriting, we will not require proof of disenrollment. If you are coming off a Medicare Advantage plan and are applying as Guaranteed Issue, we will require documentation. We offer Medicare Supplement policies in 36 states!* * Depending on your state, your policy may be underwritten by ManhattanLife Assurance Company of America, The Manhattan Life Insurance Company, or Western United Life Assurance Company. Have an agent contact you or visit our Medicare Supplement page for more information. Related Posts Medicare Supplement Plans and You - Know Your Options If you return to Original Medicare during the Annual Election Period (October 15th – December 7th), you could be eligible for a Medicare Supplement plan. Know your options. 17 Reasons Consumers Choose Medicare Supplement Over Medicare Advantage A list of the main reasons consumers choose a Medicare Supplement plan over a Medicare Advantage plan. Save on Your Medicare Supplement Plan – ManhattanLife’s Year-Round Household Discount Applying for a Medicare Supplement Plan? Learn how you may be eligible to save with our Household Discount. A Brief History of Medicare Supplement The history of Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, plans goes back to the 1980’s. In order to strengthen consumer protection, the government created a voluntary program that would allow Medicare recipients to gain coverage for gaps in Medicare. The Growing Need for Medicare Supplement Although many think that Medicare will provide sufficient coverage as they accrue medical expenses past the age of 65, the truth is Medicare often leaves gaps of coverage that can cause large out-of-pocket costs. Medicare Supplement Plan N: A Closer Look Let’s take a look at some of the benefits you receive when you sign up for Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan N. Comments are closed.