Contact: Yeraldin
Deavila, Public Information Officer
Phone: (775)
687-0772
E-mail: ydeavila@doi.nv.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–
November 4, 2016
Division of Insurance
announces new Medicare Supplement Rate Lookup Tool available online
CARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Division of Insurance is excited to
announce the launch of its new Medicare Supplement Rate Lookup Tool available
on its website at http://doi.nv.gov/Health_Insurance_Rates/Medicare_Supplement_Rates/
Medicare Open Enrollment began
October 15, 2016 ends on December 7, 2016. During this time, consumers on
Medicare are able to change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug
coverage.
The Division encourages Medicare
consumers to review their Medicare options because these coverage options and costs
change annually. To help Medicare consumers compare their options, the Division
created the Medicare Supplement Rate Lookup Tool.
The rates on this tool are for all
ages and zip codes in Nevada. Once a consumer has input their information on
the tool, the plans available based on this information will be displayed. While
the rates displayed are sample
rates, they are intended to give an idea of what a Medicare Supplement
Insurance policy may cost based on the criteria input. The actual premium rate
each company charges is based on a number of different factors including; age,
location, the benefit plan selected, underwriting status, etc.
To access this tool visit doi.nv.gov, click on the “Health Insurance
Rates” tab on the homepage, then click on the “Medicare Supplement Rates” tab
on the left hand side.
In addition to the Medicare
Supplement Rate Lookup Tool, the Division also publishes a Medicare Supplement
Guide online at http://doi.nv.gov/News-Notices/Publications/.
About the Nevada Division of Insurance
The State of Nevada Division of
Insurance, a Division of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry,
protects the rights of Nevada consumers and regulates Nevada’s $11.9 billion
insurance industry. The Division of Insurance has offices in Carson City and
Las Vegas. In 2015, the Division investigated more than 3,200 consumer
complaints and recovered nearly $5 million on behalf of consumers. For more
information about the Division of Insurance, visit DOI.NV.GOV or download the
Division’s smartphone app NDOI Connect today in the Apple App Store and Google
Play.
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