Wellabe Medicare Supplement Plans in Kansas
Wellabe is an Iowa-based insurance carrier that's been serving customers since 1929 — you may also know the company by its former name, Medico, which is still the name behind the insurance subsidiaries that underwrite Wellabe's Medicare Supplement policies today.
As an independent agency, we're not tied to Wellabe or any single carrier — this page covers what makes Wellabe a solid option and how it compares to other Medicare Supplement carriers in Kansas.
Wellabe at a Glance
- Headquarters: Des Moines, Iowa
- In business since: 1929
- Formerly known as: Medico
- Underwritten by: Medico Insurance Company, Medico Corp Life Insurance Company, and Medico Life and Health Insurance Company
- Financial strength: A (Excellent) rating from AM Best, reaffirmed multiple years running
- Plans commonly offered: Plan A, F, Plan G, High-Deductible G, and Plan N (confirm current Kansas lineup with us)
Why Kansas Seniors Consider Wellabe
Nearly a century in business. Wellabe (as Medico) has been in the insurance business since 1929, giving it a long track record specifically in senior-focused insurance products.
Solid financial strength. An A (Excellent) AM Best rating, reaffirmed for several consecutive years, indicates a stable ability to pay claims over the long haul.
Household discount. Wellabe offers a premium discount if you live with another person age 50 or older, even if that person isn't covered under a Wellabe policy themselves — a broader household discount structure than some competitors require.
Strong customer satisfaction. Wellabe/Medico has earned high marks in third-party customer satisfaction surveys, a useful data point alongside financial ratings.
Things to Know Before You Enroll
Accelerated underwriting isn't available in Kansas. Wellabe offers a faster "accelerated application" underwriting option in many states, but Kansas is specifically excluded from that feature (along with Arkansas and Louisiana). Standard underwriting timelines apply here instead.
Less national name recognition. Wellabe/Medico isn't as widely known as the largest national carriers, though the underlying coverage is standardized and identical for the same plan letter regardless of brand recognition.
Attained-age pricing. Like most Kansas Medigap carriers, premiums are generally structured to rise with age over time.
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Wellabe FAQs
Is Wellabe the same company as Medico?
Yes. Wellabe is the current brand name for what was previously marketed as Medico. The underlying insurance subsidiaries — Medico Insurance Company, Medico Corp Life Insurance Company, and Medico Life and Health Insurance Company — still underwrite the Medicare Supplement policies.
Is Wellabe a good Medicare Supplement company?
Wellabe holds an A (Excellent) AM Best rating and has a long history in senior insurance dating to 1929, along with strong customer satisfaction marks. It's a solid option worth comparing alongside other Kansas carriers for your specific age and ZIP code.
Does Wellabe offer accelerated underwriting in Kansas?
No. Wellabe's accelerated application option is not available in Kansas (or Arkansas and Louisiana). Standard underwriting timelines apply for Kansas applicants.
What household discount does Wellabe offer?
Wellabe offers a premium discount if you live with another person age 50 or older, even if that person doesn't have a Wellabe policy of their own — a somewhat broader structure than some competitors that require both household members to be Wellabe policyholders.
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