Senior Choice is a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan. It helps to cover some of the extra charges not paid for by Medicare.
Medicare provides medical coverage for people eligible for Part A and enrolled in Part B.
However, Medicare pays only a portion of most medical bills. You’ll still have deductibles and coinsurance costs to cover.
With Senior Choice you can –
You are eligible to enroll in Senior Choice if you are disabled or age 65 and older, enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B and a Wisconsin resident on the initial effective date of the policy. You cannot be covered by Medicaid (BadgerCare) or a Medicare Advantage plan and also have Senior Choice.
Each Medicare beneficiary has an Open Enrollment Period. During this time, enrollment in a Medicare Supplement plan is guaranteed. A supplement plan cannot turn down the applicant's enrollment request (as long as all other eligibility criteria are met).
This period lasts for the six calendar months immediately following enrollment in Medicare Parts A and B.
If an individual is enrolling outside of either an Open or Guarantee Issue period, the application will be reviewed to determine whether the plan will accept the applicant, based on health factors.
This type of enrollment occurs when an individual loses other health insurance coverage. In this case, the individual will receive a notice from their prior insurance company indicating they are eligible to sign up for a Medicare Supplement plan and that they are guaranteed coverage (the plan cannot turn down the applicant's enrollment request based on health factors).
A copy of the notice is attached to the application and both the application and notice must be received by Senior Choice no later than 63 days following the end of coverage.
Coverage with Senior Choice will begin the first of the month following the completion of an application, unless a member requests a different date (as coverage can actually begin on any day of the month).
An effective date can also be delayed and begin up to three months following the date of the application, if a member chooses.
To learn more about Senior Choice and to enroll, contact a Senior Choice health insurance advisor.
Medicare Supplement policy premiums can increase each year on the renewal date of the plan, on the birthday of the member or if the member moves into a new rating area. Otherwise, premiums can only be raised if they are also raised for all similar policies in the state. Senior Choice chooses not to increase premiums on birthdays.
To learn more about the Senior Choice Enrollment Periods, review the Eligibility and Enrollment section above.
A member can only elect one Part B optional rider. This is mandated by the State of Wisconsin.
Here's the Outline of Coverage.
A Senior Choice health insurance advisor / agent can explain the Outline of Coverage document.
You can also contact an Account Executive at (800) 362-3310.
Senior Choice does not offer prescription coverage. A Part D prescription plan must be purchased separately. Quartz offers a Medicare Advantage product, Senior Preferred. Senior Preferred has plan options that include Part D prescription
coverage.
If you are a current Senior Choice member and want to make a change within the plan the year, please contact your advisor / agent. They will work with you to complete the required forms.
Requests to terminate coverage need to be submitted in writing. You can submit a letter or print and complete the Senior Choice Waiver of Coverage Form. Please send your request by mail or fax to:
Mail:
Attn: Senior Choice
840 Carolina Street
Sauk City, WI 53583
Fax Number: (608) 643-2564
Customer Service Phone: (800) 362-3310
This health plan is offered by Quartz Health Plan Corporation.
