New York Carrier Adds Medigap Plans

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield has started selling Medicare supplemental insurance plans C and F in the New York area.[@@]

Empire, New York, says Plan C and Plan F benefits include full coverage of Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B deductibles; elimination of coinsurance payments for some hospital care and skilled nursing care; elimination of coinsurance payments for doctor’s office visits; and a basic fitness membership in a Silver Sneakers fitness center.