What is Medicare Select?

Medicare Select is a type of Medigap policy that requires insureds to use specific hospitals and in some cases specific doctors (except in an emergency) in order to be eligible for full benefits. Other than the limitation on hospitals and providers, Medicare Select policies must meet all the requirements that apply to a Medigap policy. Medicare Select policies may have lower premiums because of this requirement.

When you use the Medicare Select network hospitals and providers, Medicare pays its share of approved charges and the insurance company is responsible for all supplemental benefits in the Medicare Select policy. In general, Medicare Select policies are not required to pay any benefits if you do not use a network provider for non-emergency services. However, Medicare will still pay its share of approved charges no matter what provider you use.

The availability of Medicare Select coverage is limited to the geographic areas of the state serviced by the particular policy’s network of hospitals and doctors.

See a list of Insurance companies offering Medicare Select insurance.