Physicians Mutual Reviews

Physicians Mutual offers several Medicare supplemental insurance policies to cover expenses Medicare doesn't pay for, such as deductibles, copayments and coinsurance. To purchase supplemental insurance, you must already have a Medicare policy in place.

You can buy Physicians Mutual Medicare Supplement Insurance with guaranteed coverage during Medicare open enrollment (generally the six-month period after you turn 65) or if you have guaranteed-issue rights because of a disability. Guaranteed coverage means you don't have to answer health questions to obtain coverage and that you can't be turned away.

Once you have supplemental insurance with Physicians Mutual, you can maintain coverage as long as you pay the monthly premiums, even if you move or travel within the United States.

Physicians Mutual Medicare Supplement Insurance plans cover expenses that are not covered by Medicare. Some of these expenses include deductibles, copayments and coinsurance. Physicians Mutual customers do not need referrals for doctors or hospitals as long as they choose a Medicare-approved provider.

Physicians Mutual offers seven supplemental insurance plans:

• Plan A
• Plan F
• High Deductible Plan F
• Innovative Plan F
• Plan G
• High Deductible Plan G
• Innovative Plan G

A Physicians Mutual representative can provide more specific information to help you choose the right plan.

Prices vary from plan to plan, but Physicians Mutual does not provide pricing information online. Generally, plans that cover all Medicare-approved expenses have higher monthly premiums. Other plans don't cover any expenses until you have met the yearly deductible. Consider your budget and current health care needs when choosing a plan.

Physicians Mutual Medicare Supplement Insurance can be a good choice for Medicare customers who live within its service area. While it only offers Medicare supplemental insurance in select states, you can take your plan with you if you move. Physicians Mutual plans pay for expenses Medicare doesn't cover, and it offers multiple options to match your coverage needs and budget.