Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Supplement Plan A in California
Anthem Blue Cross sells Plan A, the most basic Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan, in California through Anthem Blue Cross (California). Here is what Plan A covers, what it leaves out, and who it may fit.
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What Anthem Blue Cross Plan A covers in California
Every Plan A has the same federal benefits no matter which company sells it, so the real differences are price, rating method and service.
| Benefit | Plan A |
|---|---|
| Part A coinsurance and hospital costs | Covered 100%, including up to 365 extra hospital days after Medicare benefits end |
| Part B coinsurance or copayment | Covered 100% |
| Blood (first 3 pints) | Covered 100% |
| Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayment | Covered 100% |
| Skilled nursing facility coinsurance | Not covered |
| Part A deductible | Not covered ($1,736 per benefit period in 2026) |
| Part B deductible | Not covered ($283 in 2026) |
| Part B excess charges | Not covered |
| Foreign travel emergency | Not covered |
Plan A availability for Anthem Blue Cross in California checked on the Medicare.gov Medigap plan finder (plan year 2027, October 2026) and can change. Benefits and 2026 amounts are from Medicare.gov and CMS. Confirm your exact rate before you apply.
Is Plan A right for you?
Who Plan A may fit
Plan A usually has the lowest monthly premium of the standard plans. It can fit people who want protection against the largest Medicare coinsurance costs and are comfortable paying the Medicare deductibles and skilled nursing coinsurance themselves.
Plan A compared with Plan G or Plan N
Plans G and N cover much more, including the Part A deductible, skilled nursing coinsurance and foreign travel emergencies, for a higher premium. Compare the monthly cost against what you could owe in a bad year.
Before you enroll
Use your open enrollment window
Your Medigap open enrollment period lasts 6 months, starting the first month you are 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare Part B. During it, a company cannot deny you coverage or charge you more because of your health. After it, you may face medical underwriting.
Compare more than one carrier
The same benefits cost different amounts at different companies, and companies price by age, ZIP code and household differently. Always compare at least two or three.
More from Anthem Blue Cross in California
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 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. Anthem Blue Cross is a trademark of its owner. This page is informational and is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.