There are a variety of Medicare supplemental providers and plans. These providers specialize in Medigap coverages and are often fighting for new consumers. Be sure to compare multiple quotes so that you can have some leverage when discussing a new policy with potential insurers. The most recognizable names in the Rhode Island Medicare Supplement coverage market include Aetna Health, Anthem/Blue Cross, Coventry Health, Regence/Blue Shield and United Health Care. But these giants aren’t alone—there are dozens of smaller insurance companies selling Medicare Supplement and Medicare Part C/Advantage plans here.
AARP MedicareComplete Plans-Insured by UnitedHealthcare
1-866-231-7710
Plan Type
Premium
Extra Coverage in the Gap
AARP MedicareComplete Plus
HMO-POS
$0
No
AARP MedicareComplete Choice
Regional PPO
$20
No
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island BlueCHip Plans
351-BLUE (2583)
1-800-505-BLUE (2583) TTY 1-877-232-8432
Plan Type
Premium
Extra Coverage in the Gap
BlueCHiP for Medicare Value
HMO-POS
$0
No
BlueCHip for Medicare Core No Part D
HMO
$35
No
BlueCHiP for Medicare Standard with Drugs
HMO
$46
Yes
BlueCHiP for Medicare Plus
HMO
$157
Yes
BlueCHiP for Medicare Preferred
HMO-POS
$279
Yes
Program for the All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE)
401-490-6566
Plan Type
Premium
Extra Coverage in the Gap
PACE of Rhode Island with Drugs
National PACE
$92
No
National PACE
$134
No
UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan
1-800-474-4467
Plan Type
Premium
Extra Coverage in the Gap
UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan with Drugs
PPO-SNP
$32
No