Medicare Supplements .
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States

Alabama
Seniors - Medicare Supplement Insurance and Long Term Care Insurance Information for Alabama's Senior Citizens -- http://www.aldoi.org/Consumers/SeniorHealthInsurance.aspx

Alaska
http://heatinghelp.alaska.gov/dsds/shipMedicare.htm - http://heatinghelp.alaska.gov/dsds/docs/2007MedicareRateGuide.pdf
The Medicare Supplement Insurance (MediGap) Rate Guide (Off Site PDF)for Alaska. This publication provides information on Medicare Supplement insurance policies available forpurchase in the State of Alaska.

Arizona
Scriptsave for Seniors--Independent Company - talk to stacy--http://www.azasrs.gov/web/ScriptSave.do
http://www.azasrs.gov/web/RetireePbsp.do - Retiree Premium Benefit Program -
As part of your benefits of membership, the ASRS provides a health insurance premium benefit to supplement the cost of retiree health insurance. Retirees with five or more years of credited service who have health insurance through the ASRS or their former employer are eligible for a monthly premium benefit, which is paid to the health insurer or your former employer.

Arkansas
http://insurance.arkansas.gov/seniors/homepage.htm
The Senior Health Insurance Information Program - SHIIP is a Health Insurance Information Program for Seniors
Medicare Basics-Learn the ins and outs of Medicare, what your rights and responsibilities as a beneficiary.
Learn about Medicare Supplemental Insurance, policies and plans available in Arkansas.
Medicare Prescription Benefit-Part D-Learn about Medicare’s new prescription drug program.

California
CalMedicare.org: Medicare information for Californians ( use image link on cal.tv site)

Colorado
http://www.dora.state.co.us/insurance/senior/ms.htm
Department of Insurance Medicare Supplements

Connecticut
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicare.asp - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in CT

Deleware
http://www.delawareinsurance.gov/departments/elder/eldmat.shtml
The DE Ins Comm ElderInfo Office website has information to help seniors understand insurance issues, and Medicare Supplementary Ins in DE. You can also view a list of Medicare Supplement Companies and their A.M. Best Ratings.

Florida
http://www.fldfs.com/Consumers/Faq/cfaqcat7.htm
Florida Department of Financial Services frequently asked questions and info on Medicare Supplements.

Georgia
http://www.inscomm.state.ga.us/INSURANCE/MedSuppRates.aspx
Federal and Georgia State law allow insurance companies to offer all 10 standardized Medigap policies. These plans are labeled A through J. Each company must use these same identifying letters. A company does not have to offer all 10 policies but may choose which plans to offer Georgia consumers.

Hawaii
http://www4.hawaii.gov/eoa/programs/sage_plus/index.html
. If you have other questions about health insurance in HI, you can find the information you need from Executive Office on Aging

Idaho
http://www.doi.state.id.us/shiba/shibahealth.aspx
You can also find long term care insurance and medicare advantage plans to help senior citizens pay for cost of prescriptions and health care. You can find answers to all of your questions about medicare and supplementary insurance in ID at the Senior Health Insurance Benefit Advisors Program (SHIBA) website.

Illinois
http://www.idfpr.com/DOI/Ship/ship_help.asp Senior Health Insurance Program in Illinois has information about medicare, long term care and medicare supplements in Il.

Indiana
http://www.in.gov/idoi/shiip/supplement.html - Medicare supplemental insurance in the state of In. Information on what supplements are, who sells them, and what the regulations are in the state.

Iowa
http://www.shiip.state.ia.us/medspgd.html

Kansas
http://www.ksinsurance.org/consumers/comparerates/medsupp.php This is a free tool provided by the Kansas Insurance Department. It is used to find the estimated premium rates for your Medicare supplement plans. It will show you the current estimated premiums and other relevant plan information. The Kansas Insurance Department has several publications that may assist you in your Medicare choices

Kentucky
http://www.doi.state.ky.us/kentucky/search/medicare/default.asp Consumer tips, worksheets, and general information of the new Medicare Supplement Guide in Kentucky is available in PDF format. Medigap Benefits Information.

Louisiana
http://www.ldi.state.la.us/Programs/have_a_question/faq.aspx?category=1e Medicare supplement insurance to anyone acquiring Medicare Part B regardless of an individual's age. The open enrollment period is the first six (6) months that Medicare Part B is effective. Find more info at the Louisiana Div of Ins Medicare FAQ Page.

Maine
http://www.maine.gov/pfr/insurance/consumer/medicare.htm
You can find more information at the Maine Bureau of Insurance. Medicare Supplement insurance in MN is available from several insurance companies and insurers. These policies cover some of the expenses not paid by Medicare. Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D are not Medicare Supplement coverage.

Maryland
http://www.mdoa.state.md.us/PartDintro.html
More information about medicare benefits and medicare advantage plans can be found at the Maryland Department of Aging website.

Massachusetts
The Medicare-Medicaid Partnership for Eligible Seniors has more information about the Senior Care Option programs and Medicare elligibility.

Michigan
http://www.michigan.gov/miseniors
More information about Senior Supplements and care can be found a the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging

Minnesota
http://mnseniors.org/content/view/73/64/

Mississippi
Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans In Mississippi
http://www.doi.state.ms.us/htm_files/publist.htm

Missouri
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/
http://insurance.mo.gov/consumer/senior/srmedigap.htm
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Insurance Shoppers Guide to supplemental insurance and rates.

Montana
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/

Nebraska
Nebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

Nevada
http://www.nvaging.net/medicare.htm
The Nevada Senior Health Insurance Program Website has more information on medicare part A, part D, medicare supplements and elligibility requirements.

New Hampshire
You can find more information and answers to many of your medicare questions from the questions and answers page on the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services website.

New Jersey
http://www.nj.gov/health/senior/ship.shtml
You can find information about medicare supplements and prescription drug coverage from the New Jersey State Health Insurance Senior Services website

New Mexico
http://www.nmaging.state.nm.us/benes.html
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department can provide you with information about medicare supplements and long term care in NM.

New York
http://hiicap.state.ny.us/medicare/index.htm
More information about medicare, medigap policies and supplemental insurance can be found at the New York State Office for the Aging Health Care Information website.

North Carolina
http://www.ncdoi.com/Consumer/Shiip/Shiip.asp
Seniors Health Insurance Information Program
The Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers questions and counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug plans, long-term care insurance and other health insurance concerns.
http://www.ncdoi.com/Consumer/Shiip/Shiip.asp

North Dakota
http://www.nd.gov/ndins/consumer/details.asp?ID=28
Medicare supplement insurance (also referred to as Med Sup or Medigap insurance) is private insurance that helps pay health care expenses that Medicare covers in part or not at all.
Medicare supplement insurance can provide coverage for Medicare deductibles, co-insurance amounts and even some expenses not eligible under Medicare In North Dakota, consumers can currently purchase one of 12 different standardized Medicare supplement plans. These plans are offered by private insurers.

Ohio
Ohio Insurance Department
http://www.ohioinsurance.gov/

Oklahoma
http://www.oid.state.ok.us/consumer/shicp.html
Find issues on senior health issues, medicare and supplementary insurance for medicare recipients in OK at the Oklahome Insurance Division Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program ( SHICP)

Oregon
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/ins/
Oregon Insurance Division

Pennsylvania
http://www.ins.state.pa.us/ins/cwp/view.asp?a=1274&q=543112 The PA Insurance Department Guide to Medicare Supplement Insurance has several brochures and info that can help seniors with questions about supplemental plans available to them through the state and private insurance companies.

Rhode Island
http://www.dea.ri.gov/programs/medicare.php
f you need more information about medicare in RI, you can find all the answers you need at the Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs website.

South Carolina
http://www.state.sc.us/ltgov/aging/Seniors/HelpWithMedicarePrescriptionDrugs.htm South Carolina's seniors can find more information on medicare Part D, medicare supplements, prescription drug coverage and medicare advantage plans at the Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging

South Dakota
http://www.state.sd.us/drr2/reg/insurance/longtermcare.htm
Long-term care is needed if you are unable to care for yourself because of a prolonged illness or disability. It can range from help with daily activities at home, such as bathing and dressing, to skilled nursing care in a nursing home.

Tennessee
http://www.state.tn.us/comaging/localarea.html
You can find help understanding medicare supplements and prescription assistance through your Tennessee Commission on Aging local agency. We also offer quotes for long term care insurance, and medicare advantage plans.

Texas
http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/pubs/consumer/medsup.html
Texas Department of Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Handbook and Rate Guide - Find the answers you need about Part D, Medicare Advantage, and other senior care plans.

Utah
http://www.insurance.utah.gov/medigap/index.htm

Vermont
Seniors looking for medicare supplements and medigap policies can also find quotes on this website,
more information about VT Medicare can be found at the State Health Insurance Assistance Program Medicare Help page.

Virginia
http://www.scc.virginia.gov/division/boi/index.htm
The Virginia Bureau of Insurance is in place to ensure that citizens of the Commonwealth are provided with access
to adequate and reliable insurance protection;
that the insurance companies selling policies are financially sound to support payment of claims; that the agents selling
company policies are qualified and conduct their business according to statutory and regulatory requirements,
as well as acceptable standards of conduct; and that the insurance policies are of high quality, are understandable and are fairly priced

Washington
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=284-66
Medicare supplement regulation and information can be found at the WA State Legislature Medicare Supplement Regulation page.

West Virginia
http://www.wvinsurance.gov/consumer/consumer_services.htm
Seniors can find inforation and assistance with understanding medicare supplements and medigap policies through the WV Ins. Comm Consumer Serives Division.

Wisconsin
http://oci.wi.gov/srissues/wimedch.htm
Wisconsin seniors can find information to medicare supplement information, medigap and medicare advantage policies by visiting the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance Medicare info section.

Wyoming
http://insurance.state.wy.us/consumer.html
We also offer long term care insurance, and medicare advantage plans. Seniors can find more info at the Medicare supplement and long-term care insurance, senior citizen information, a consumer's guide to getting and keeping health insurance.