Minnesota Medicare Supplement plans (Medigap)

First, Original Medicare pays its share of approved covered costs. Then, your Medicare Supplement plan kicks in to pay its share of what’s left.

The result is greater peace of mind and simpler management of your medical costs. Plus, as long as you continue to pay your monthly premium, your plan won’t be canceled – even if your health needs change. And if you travel or decide to move to a different state, your plan can come along, too.

Keep in mind: When it comes to Medicare Supplement plans, “benefits and coverage” refers primarily to help paying Original Medicare costs. In other words:

• Your benefits and coverage for medical care are generally the same as Original Medicare (Parts A and B).
• Your Supplement plan has its own benefits and coverage for medical costs that help make your care through Original Medicare less expensive.

Your Supplement plan provider may also offer additional perks, like assistance when you’re traveling or a fitness program. Check the details of any Supplement plans you’re interested in to learn more.

One additional thing to note: Like Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans don’t cover most prescription drugs (Part D). You’ll have to also purchase a standalone Part D plan if you want this coverage.

Supplement plans typically don’t have networks, just like how Original Medicare works. You can see any doctor in the U.S. who accepts Medicare, without a referral. You’ll pay the same for covered services no matter where you are.

In most states, Medicare Supplement plans follow federal standards (called Plans A – N). But Minnesota organizes its plans a little differently.

You can find these kinds of Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans in Minnesota:

• Basic, with or without up to four optional additional coverages (riders)
• Extended Basic
• Medicare SELECT (a Supplement plan that includes a network)
• Plan F, if you became eligible for Medicare before Jan. 1, 2020
• Plans K, L, M and N

At HealthPartners, we offer a Basic plan with four optional riders, an Extended Basic plan, and Plan N.

We’ve made it simple – just head over to our compare Medicare plans page. Answer a few questions, and we’ll help you explore and compare your options to find a plan that works for you.

From there, it’s easy to use our online shopping tool. All you need is your current ZIP code and county to compare all HealthPartners plans available in your area, including Medicare Supplement plans. You can filter plans to find features you want and get details on the options you’re interested in. Plus, if you’re in an enrollment period, you can begin the application process for the plan that’s right for you.

You have a six-month Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Supplement plans. This period starts the month when both of these are true:

• You’re 65 years old or older; AND
• You’re enrolled in Medicare Part B

During this period, you can buy any Medicare Supplement policy sold in your state, without restrictions.

If you don’t buy a Medicare Supplement plan during this period but decide you want to switch to one later, insurance companies can still sell Supplement plans to you – but they don’t have to. If they do, it may cost more or come with waiting periods for certain coverage. (These restrictions don’t apply if you have guaranteed issue rights .)