[October 19, 2017]

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Offering Medicare Supplement Plan G to Eligible Individuals in New Hampshire

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire (Anthem) will be offering Medicare Supplement Plan G starting January 1, 2018. This announcement adds to the existing Medicare Supplement options Anthem offers individuals in the state, which include Plans A, F, and N. These plans will be available to seniors 65 years of age and older as well as others eligible for Medicare.

Medicare Supplement insurance plans fill the gaps in Original Medicare, such as deductibles, coinsurance and copayments. These plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved providers or hospitals.

The addition of Plan G is another example of Anthem's commitment to serving its members and giving them choices that fit their lives. The organization is privileged to continue its 75-year history in the state and serves more than 400,000 people across all its insurance offerings.

Each Medicare Supplement plan is standardized and represented by a different letter. Plan G covers most of what's covered in Plan F. The primary difference between Plan F and G is Plan G does not cover the Medicare Part B deductible (which is $183 in 2017). Both plans cover Medicare Part A (hospital) coinsurance and deductibles and Medicare Part B (medical) copayments and coinsurance, including Part B excess charges.

For these plans, Anthem offers members discounts for paying annually, having payments deducted directly and electronically from a bank account, or having more than one member living in the same household. Most Medicare Suppleent members pair their plan with one of Anthem's Part D plans, which cover prescription drugs.

Anthem also offers Medicare Advantage plans in New Hampshire. These plans provide everything covered by Original Medicare and have some extra benefits, but require members to utilize a network of providers.

For more information about any of Anthem's Medicare plans in New Hampshire, call 1-855-306-9353 or visit www.anthem.com/shop.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plans of New Hampshire, Inc. HMO plans are administered by Anthem Health Plans of New Hampshire, Inc. and underwritten by Matthew Thornton Health Plan, Inc. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire is available at www.anthem.com. Also, follow us on Twitter (News - Alert) at www.twitter.com/AnthemBCBS_News, on Facebook (News - Alert) at www.facebook.com/AskAnthem, or visit our YouTube (News - Alert) channel at www.youtube.com/AskAnthem.

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