More than 21,000 residents of Chatham County, Georgia were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan in 2019. That accounts for 40 percent of all Medicare beneficiaries in the county.1
There were 26 different Chatham County Medicare Advantage plans in 2019, so it’s important to compare Chatham County plan costs and coverage to find the best plan for your needs.
A licensed insurance agent can help you determine your eligibility to enroll and compare Medicare Advantage plans in Chatham County and Savannah.
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Chatham County Medicare Advantage plans had a weighted average premium of $4 per month in 2019.1
That weighted average premium is partly due to the fact that 15 Chatham Medicare Advantage plans in 2019 featured $0 premiums.
Over 88 percent of all Medicare Advantage enrollees in Chatham County were enrolled in a $0 premium plan in 2019.
The average annual deductible for a Medicare Advantage plan in Chatham County was $52.27 in 2019, and the average out-of-pocket maximum for in-network care was $6,463.
Plan deductibles, premiums and other costs may vary. The numbers above are averages taken from data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
A licensed insurance agent can help you compare the costs of Medicare Advantage plans in your area.
CMS uses a star rating system to grade all Medicare Advantage each year.2 The Star Ratings rate plans on a scale of one to five stars, with five stars being the highest rating.
A plan that has four or more stars is considered to be a top-rated plan.
In 2019, a total of 10 Medicare Advantage plans sold in Chatham County were rated four stars or higher.
Medicare Advantage plans can come in several different types.
In the state of Georgia, the breakdown of plan types in 2019 was as follows:
Plan type | Percentage of Georgia enrollees (2019) |
---|---|
HMO | 87% |
Local PPO | 12% |
Regional PPO | <1% |
PFFS | <1% |
These types of Medicare Advantage plans may be available in Chatham County. There may also be other types of plans available where you live.
There are different Medicare enrollment periods in the year during which you may able to sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan in Chatham County, depending on your eligibility.
When you first become eligible for Medicare, you will typically be granted an Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). This period begins three months before you turn 65 years old, includes the month of your birthday and continues for an additional three months.
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP, also called the Medicare Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage plans) takes place from October 15 to December 7 each year. This period is open to all eligible Medicare beneficiaries who wish to add, drop or change Medicare plans.
If you experience a qualifying circumstance, you may be granted a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) at any time throughout the year to allow you to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.
Such circumstances may include situations like moving outside of your plan’s service area or losing your Medicare Advantage plan coverage through no fault of your own. A licensed insurance agent can help you determine if you are eligible for a Special Enrollment Period and what actions you may be able to take during that time.
Medicare Advantage plans can come in a variety of types and can include different benefits, networks, costs and more.
Connect with a licensed insurance agent today for help determining your eligibility and finding the best Medicare Advantage plan for you in Chatham County and Savannah.
Find Medicare Advantage plans in Chatham County
Compare PlansOr call TTY Users: 711 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent.
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