UnitedHealthcare vs. Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plans 2024

Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, is sold by many different insurance companies all over the U.S. Two of the industry leaders are UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and Mutual of Omaha.

In this Medicare plans review, we compare some key features of UnitedHealthcare vs. Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement plans to help you decide which one may be best for you.

Medicare Supplement Insurance Company Ratings: UnitedHealthcare (AARP) and Mutual of Omaha

UnitedHealthcare offers Medicare Supplement plans through a partnership with AARP. UHC, AARP and Mutual of Omaha are each large companies with longstanding reputations.

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Mutual of Omaha has earned financial strength ratings of A+ from A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s, A1 from Moody’s and an A from Fitch Ratings.

Mutual of Omaha is also BBB accredited with an A+ rating.

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UnitedHealthcare financial strength ratings include an A from A.M. Best, AA- from Fitch Ratings, A3 from Moody’s and A+ from Standard & Poor’s. 94% of UHC Medigap beneficiaries are satisfied with their Medicare Supplement plan, and 94% renew their policy each year. UnitedHealthcare doctors are one of the many reasons they have been rated this way.

What Is Medicare Supplement?

There are 10 standardized Medicare Supplement Insurance plans available in most states, and the benefits of each type of plan are standardized by the federal government. Aside from any enrollment incentives (which we’ll discuss later), Plan A from AARP and UnitedHealthcare will offer the same coverage as Plan A from Mutual of Omaha. And that remains true for any plan of the same identifying letter.

Here is a comparison chart showing the standardized 2024 Medicare Supplement plans available in most states.

**Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans 2024**
Medicare Supplement Benefits	A	B	C¹	D	F¹	G	K	L	M	N
Part A coinsurance and hospital costs	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Part B coinsurance or copayment	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	50%	75%	✓	✓
First 3 pints of blood	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	50%	75%	✓	✓
Part A hospice care co-insurance or co-payment	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	50%	75%	✓	✓
Co-insurance for skilled nursing facility			✓	✓	✓	✓	50%	75%	✓	✓
Medicare Part A deductible		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	50%	75%	50%	✓
Medicare Part B deductible			✓		✓
Medicare Part B excess charges					✓	✓
Foreign travel emergency			80%	80%	80%	80%			80%	80%
1. Plans C and F are not available to new beneficiaries who became eligible for Medicare on or after January 1, 2020. 2. Plans F and G also offer a high deductible plan which has an annual deductible of $2,800 in 2024. Once the annual deductible is met, the plan pays 100% of covered services for the rest of the year. The high deductible Plan F is not available to new beneficiaries who became eligible for Medicare on or after January 1, 2020. 3. Plan K has an out-of-pocket yearly limit of $7,060 in 2024. Plan L has an out-of-pocket yearly limit of $3,530 in 2024. 4. Plan N pays 100% of the Part B coinsurance, except for a copayment of up to $20 for some office visits and up to $50 for emergency room visits that don’t result in an inpatient admission. View an image version of this table.

UnitedHealthcare vs. Mutual of Omaha: Medigap Plan Selection

Through its partnership with AARP, UnitedHealthcare sells eight of the 10 standardized Medigap plans available in most states. Mutual of Omaha sells only four plans.

Please note that not all plans are available in every location. You can compare your local plan availability to find your best Medigap plan option.

UnitedHealthcare / AARP	Plan	Mutual of Omaha
✔	A	✔
✔	B
✔	C
✔	D
✔	F	✔
	High-deductible F
✔	G	✔
	High-deductible G	✔
✔	K
✔	L
	M
✔	N	✔

UnitedHealthcare offers more plans overall, with the added options of plans B, C, D, K and L. However, Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement offers the high-deductible versions of plans F and G, while UnitedHealthcare does not.

Who Offers Better Medicare Supplement Rates?

Medicare Supplement Insurance plan costs can vary between plans, locations and carriers. It should be noted that AARP/UnitedHealthcare Medigap plans are only available to those with an AARP membership, which costs $16 per year.

The table below shows a cost comparison between UnitedHealthcare and Mutual of Omaha for Medicare Supplement Plans F, G and N in select cities.

The following example premiums are taken from the Medicare.gov plan finder tool in October 2023 for plan year 2024 and apply to a 65-year-old woman who doesn't use tobacco and lives in the following ZIP codes. This is not a complete list of plans available in each ZIP code.

Plan premiums vary and may be different where you live, and there may be more, fewer or different plans available where you live. Contact a licensed insurance agent or compare plans online to find your local options.

Location	Plan	UnitedHealthcare/AARP	Mutual of Omaha
Raleigh, NC (27601)	F	$145	$136
	G	$113	$110
	N	$81	$80
Cincinnati, OH (45202)	F	$149	$138
	G	$111	$113
	N	$86	$82
Riverside, CA (92501)	F	$211	$199
	G	$165	$157
	N	$139	$124
Oklahoma City, OK (73102)	F	$166	$149
	G	$126	$130
	N	$94	$83
St. Louis, MO (63101)	F	$222	$306
	G	$171	$170
	N	$148	$138

Please note that Mutual of Omaha insurance Medicare Supplement insurance plans are insured by underwriters:

In North Carolina, Mutual of Omaha (Omaha Insurance Company)
In Ohio, Mutual of Omaha (Omaha Supplemental Insurance Company)
In California and Missouri, Mutual of Omaha (United World Life Insurance Company)
In Oklahoma, Mutual of Omaha (Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company

Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement plans offer slightly lower premiums than UnitedHealthcare/AARP in the examples above.

It’s also worth noting that the example above is for only a select few plans in a few cities, and quotes can vary based on age, gender and more. The only way to know which company is more affordable for you is to compare plans in your specific location.

What Medigap Benefits Do UnitedHealthcare and Mutual of Omaha Offer?

The coverage included with each respective Medicare Supplement Insurance plan is the same whether you purchase it from UnitedHealthcare or Mutual of Omaha. However, each company may offer some unique enrollment incentives when you apply for a plan.

With UnitedHealthcare AARP Medigap plans, beneficiaries in certain states can pay a small additional premium to receive access to:

Renew Active, which is the company’s senior fitness and wellness program that includes a basic gym membership, similar to the SilverSneakers program
Staying Sharp, an online brain health assessment and improvement program
Discounts on routine dental, vision and hearing services
A 24/7 nurse hotline
The AARP Smart Driver course to refresh and improve driving skills

Mutual of Omaha may offer some similar benefits in your area, with a membership to the company’s fitness program called Mutually Well and discounts on vision and hearing services, as well as for various healthy living products available to beneficiaries in certain states. Unlike UnitedHealthcare, Mutual of Omaha incentives may not always require any additional costs added to your monthly premiums.

UnitedHealthcare vs. Mutual of Omaha: Which Company is Right for You?

It’s easy to understand why UnitedHealthcare and Mutual of Omaha are so well-recognized within the Medicare Supplement Insurance business. Each are large and well-established companies offering a diverse selection of plans at affordable rates and with generous incentives.

Ultimately, it’s hard to go wrong with either UnitedHealthcare or Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement plans. A licensed insurance agent can help you review the plan options available in your area from both companies and guide you in your path to determining the best Medicare Supplement Insurance policy for you and your unique needs.