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SelectQuote Senior

4.5 Stars (6 Reviews)
Updated: January 27, 2023
By: Jeff Smith
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Edited By: Lauren Hamer
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SelectQuote Senior allows you to compare Medicare Supplement insurance and Medicare Advantage plans from up to 21 companies. The company also provides education so you can be an informed buyer and agents to answer questions via phone or email. SelectQuote Senior customers report saving time by comparing Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage insurance online before they buy.

We included SelectQuote Senior in our picks for the Best Medicare Advantage Plans because the company provides easy rate comparisons.

SelectQuote Senior

Editorial Breakdown

Coverage 4.5 Stars
Benefits 4.6 Stars
Easy Quotes 4.5 Stars
Coverage Options 4.4 Stars

Overall Rating 4.5 Stars

Bottom Line

SelectQuote Senior helps customers saving time by comparing Medicare advantage insurance plans.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1 (877) 486-2048) 24 hours a day/7 days a week to get information on all of your options.


SelectQuote Senior Review

Medicare Supplement plans, also called Medigap insurance, provide the same benefits across most states. However, insurance companies price policies at different rates and may offer perks beyond the standardized benefits. Medicare.gov recently published monthly prices ranging from $40 to $235 plus a $145 Part B premium. While Medicare Advantage plan costs are lower than ever, there’s still a range in premiums.

Whether you choose Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage insurance, SelectQuote lets you compare policies side-by-side. Taking advantage of this online insurance marketplace can save hours while helping you find the lowest rate for the right coverage. SelectQuote explains how the Medicare program and Medigap plans work.

Pros

  • Find Medigap insurance on your own or with an agent’s help
  • Quickly find the right coverage
  • Compare policies with ease

Cons

  • Possible confusion regarding which company to contact after the sale

Why Use SelectQuote Senior?

SelectQuote Senior is a one-stop marketplace for comparing Medicare Supplement and various types of Medicare Advantage plans. The service shops up to 21 insurance companies and makes it faster and easier to compare rates. Whether you purchase insurance through SelectQuote or directly from the insurance company, the cost is the same. But you get the benefit of comparing quotes and objective advice from agents with SelectQuote Senior.

SelectQuote Senior Insurance Partners

The insurance companies working with SelectQuote Senior are all A+ or A-rated by AM Best. Aetna, Humana, Mutual of Omaha, Anthem and Cigna are a few companies partnering with SelectQuote Senior. These companies have been providing insurance for decades.

SelectQuote Senior Costs

SelectQuote Senior charges nothing to use all online tools and insurance education resources. Agents are available to answer questions for free, as well. You pay no more for health plans than you would if you purchased a policy directly from the insurance company.

SelectQuote Senior Free Services
Learn About Get Help Quotes From
– All parts of Medicare Supplement insurance
– Medicare Advantage by state
– Prescription drug plans
– Checklist to prepare for finding the right plan
– Explanation of all things related to Medicare enrollment
– Agents available via phone or email
– Type of Plan Needed helps you choose Medigap or Medicare Advantage
– Mutual of Omaha-
Cigna
– United-HealthCare
– Aetna
– Humana
– Anthem
– GPM Life
– Gerber

How to Buy Medicare-related Insurance from SelectQuote Senior

You can only use SelectQuote’s comparisons and buy Medigap or Medicare Advantage coverage on the website. We found no mobile app.

  1. Go to the website and click on the Get Free Quotes button at the top or bottom of the screen.
  2. Answer a few simple multiple-choice questions, then enter your name, address and some other information on a form.
  3. Click on the Get Free Quotes button under the form to start comparing insurance costs.

There is no obligation to buy from SelectQuote Senior, but you will likely get phone calls from the insurance partners.

SelectQuote Senior Complaints

SelectQuote Senior is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by ConsumersAdvocate. The company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Thousands of Trustpilot reviews score SelectQuote Senior with 4.5 on a 5-star scale. Various other review sites ranked the company at above-average to excellent.

Complaints were from customers not understanding they need to contact the insurance company with claims and questions after the sale. Some complained about dropped calls while speaking to an agent. Almost all reviews said it was easy to find the best insurance prices, and SelectQuote Senior representatives are friendly and knowledgeable.

SelectQuote Senior Q&A

  • Do I work with SelectQuote Senior to get claims processed?

    SelectQuote helps you find the right insurance and handles your Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement application. However, your claims get submitted to the insurance company you selected. You also pay premiums to the insurance company.

  • Does SelectQuote Senior send my insurance cards?

    Your insurance company will send you a copy of your policy and an insurance card. Your doctor’s office staff will need to see the card at appointments.

  • Can I keep the same doctor with insurance from SelectQuote Senior?

    You usually can continue seeing the same doctor with a policy purchased through SelectQuote Senior. However, not all insurance companies have the same medical professionals in their network. Verify that your preferred doctors are in-network for the Medigap or Medicare Advantage plan you’re considering.

  • What does SelectQuote Senior do to keep my private information secure?

    SelecQuote Senior follows HIPAA regulations to keep your records entirely private.

  • How does SelectQuote Senior choose partner insurance companies?

    SelectQuote uses three primary criteria for selecting insurance carriers. The company must have high marks for financial strength from AM Best Financial, pay claims quickly and have excellent customer service.

Conclusion

SelectQuote has been in business since 1985, pioneering online, unbiased insurance rate comparisons. The free service finds the best Medicare Supplement coverage at the lowest rate. There’s no obligation to buy anything from SelectQuote Senior, and the website explains what Medicare does and does not cover. The site also provides abundant information about gap insurance options, and licensed insurance agents are always available to answer questions.


6 SelectQuote Senior Reviews

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1 Star

November 14 2023 3:55PM

As others have stated, they break US laws by having overseas robo callers calling Medicare beneficiaries. They are not acting in your best interest when they break laws and just want to get you on a policy which may not be the best for you.

Mark M.
Florida City, FL
1 Star

April 05 2022 9:30PM

I've been trying to get removed from their mailing list. It doesn't happen. I called again today and 3 different people hung up on me when I said I wanted to be removed from getting their JUNK mail. This is horrible customer service.

They say the calls are recorded, however, this isn't the type of customer service anyone would put up with. I doubt the calls are recorded!!!!

Cheri F.
Marysville, WA
1 Star

January 24 2022 7:36PM

Representative, named, Katie, working for Select Quote, led me to a Medicare policy with a company, Wellcare. That company is awful! My prescriptions were not covered, no Medicare part D. How could that be?

When I called the insurance company, I spoke to someone overseas, barely able to speak English. Too much time spent on phone with no resolution. I had them one month, too many. Went to another Medicare plan. This was a horrible experience!!!

Ann B.
Hampton, NH
1 Star

December 23 2021 1:29AM

My friend is receiving your information stating he's enrolled and in all means he has never heard of this company and sure never ok to you to be his insurance company. We will be watching his bank accounts to make sure no money is getting taking out. This is absurd and very confusing to others.

Lacy W.
Marion, KS
1 Star

October 29 2021 3:41PM

They are using robocallers and offshore telemarketers and breaking US law (the FCC DNC list and the rules around robocalling and caller id spoofing). I wouldn't trust a company who can't follow our laws and harasses people.

Jack M.
Charlotte, NC
1 Star

August 06 2020 6:10PM

Agents will tell you whatever you might to hear to sign up using their services; even when their knowledge of what you might be seeking falls far short of the actual facts of the matter.

In other words, if you want to be placated by being lied to and;or misinformed, irregardless of what the truth is, this is the place to come to.

Norman G.
Louisville, KY