Best Medicare Supplement Plans in Arkansas (2026)


Key Takeaways
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Plans A and N from Aetna offer the most affordable Medicare Supplement rates among Arkansas's most popular policies, with monthly savings from $0 to $132 compared to state averages.

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Globe Life, New Era, State Farm, MedMutual Protect, Wellcare, Qualchoice Life and United American provide the lowest rates for Plans B, C, D, F, G, K, L and M in Arkansas.

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At age 65, Arkansas residents pay $92 to $291 monthly for Medigap coverage.

Best Medicare Supplement Plans in Arkansas

Arkansas seniors aged 65 pay $92 to $291 per month for Medigap coverage depending on plan type and carrier. MoneyGeek identified the lowest-cost provider across all 10 standardized plan types.

Aetna has the lowest rates for Plan A ($152 per month) and Plan N ($111 per month). Globe Life leads Plan B. New Era leads Plans C and M. State Farm leads Plan D. MedMutual Protect leads Plan F. Wellcare leads Plan G. Qualchoice Life leads Plan K. United American leads Plan L. The lowest-cost options save Arkansas beneficiaries up to $132 per month compared to state averages.

Qualchoice LifeK$92$24Community Pricing
AetnaN$111$64Community Pricing
New Era M$129$0Community Pricing
AetnaA$152$54Community Pricing
WellcareG$168$56Community Pricing
State FarmD$174$114Community Pricing
MedMutual ProtectF$191$99Community Pricing
New Era C$212$132Community Pricing
United American L$224$9Community Pricing
Globe LifeB$291$16Community Pricing

*Prices are for 65-year-olds.

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Medicare

Best for Plan A & N

MoneyGeek Rating
4.3/ 5
4.9/5Affordability
3.9/5Pricing Style
3.3/5Plan Availability
  • Average Plan G Rate

    $118
  • Plan Types

    A, F, G, N
Globe Life

Globe Life

Best for Plan B

MoneyGeek Rating
4.6/ 5
4.7/5Affordability
4.6/5Pricing Style
4.3/5Plan Availability
  • Average Plan G Rate

    $314
  • Plan Types

    A, B, C, F, G, N
New Era

New Era

Best for Plan C & M

MoneyGeek Rating
4.3/ 5
4.7/5Affordability
4.1/5Pricing Style
3.5/5Plan Availability
  • Average Plan G Rate

    $209
  • Plan Types

    A, C, F, G, M, N
State Farm

State Farm

Best for Plan D

MoneyGeek Rating
4.6/ 5
4.9/5Affordability
4.3/5Pricing Style
4.2/5Plan Availability
  • Average Plan G Rate

    $174
  • Plan Types

    A, C, D, F, G, N
MedMutual

MedMutual

Best for Plan F

MoneyGeek Rating
4.5/ 5
4.9/5Affordability
4.4/5Pricing Style
4/5Plan Availability
  • Average Plan G Rate

    $168
  • Plan Types

    A, D, F, G, N
WellCare

WellCare

Best for Plan G

MoneyGeek Rating
4.2/ 5
4.8/5Affordability
3.9/5Pricing Style
3.3/5Plan Availability
  • Average Plan G Rate

    $168
  • Plan Types

    A, F, G, N
QualChoice Health Insurance

QualChoice Health Insurance

Best for Plan K

MoneyGeek Rating
4.0/ 5
4.9/5Affordability
3.5/5Pricing Style
2.6/5Plan Availability
  • Average Plan G Rate

    $208
  • Plan Types

    A, F, G, K, N
United American

United American

Best for Plan L

MoneyGeek Rating
4.9/ 5
4.8/5Affordability
5/5Pricing Style
5/5Plan Availability
  • Average Plan G Rate

    $331
  • Plan Types

    A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, N

Best Medicare Supplement Plan G in Arkansas

Plan G is one of the most popular Medicare Supplement plans in Arkansas. Coverage is identical across all carriers, so price is the only meaningful difference between options. Wellcare and MedMutual Protect both charge $168 per month for Plan G, $56 below the Arkansas average.

MedMutual Protect$168$56$2,016$675
Wellcare$168$56$2,016$675
State Farm$174$50$2,088$603
Atlantic Capital $174$50$2,088$603
Humana$177$48$2,118$573
LifeShield National $177$47$2,124$567
WoodmenLife$179$45$2,148$543

Best Medicare Supplement Plan F in Arkansas

Plan F covers most out-of-pocket costs under Original Medicare Parts A and B. Only people who became eligible for Medicare before January 1, 2020 can enroll. MedMutual Protect has the lowest Plan F rate in Arkansas at $191 per month, $99 below the state average.

MedMutual Protect$191$99$2,292$1,184
Wellcare$207$83$2,484$992
Atlantic Capital $208$82$2,496$980
Humana$210$80$2,520$956
LifeShield National $214$76$2,568$908
WoodmenLife$219$71$2,628$848
Medico Corp $221$69$2,652$824

Best Medicare Supplement Plan N in Arkansas

Plan N coverage is identical across all Arkansas carriers, but pricing varies considerably. Some carriers charge well below the state average. The table below compares Plan N providers by monthly cost and estimated savings.

Aetna$111$64$1,332$764
MedMutual Protect$123$52$1,476$620
State Farm$130$45$1,560$536
Wellcare$133$42$1,590$506
WoodmenLife$134$41$1,608$488
Atlantic Capital $136$39$1,626$470
Humana$136$39$1,632$464

Personalized Arkansas Medicare Supplement Plan Recommendations

Arkansas Medicare Supplement rates vary based on your age and which plan type you select. Use the filterable table below to compare monthly costs from different insurers.

Data filtered by:
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AetnaANo65$152$0Community Pricing
United American ANo65$160$0Community Pricing
USAAANo65$161$0Community Pricing
Qualchoice LifeANo65$166$0Community Pricing
Blue Cross Blue ShieldANo65$166$0Community Pricing
Mutual of OmahaANo65$167$0Community Pricing
Wisconsin Physicians Service ANo65$168$0Community Pricing
WellcareANo65$169$0Community Pricing
New Era ANo65$173$0Community Pricing
LifeShield National ANo65$176$0Community Pricing

Medicare Supplement Plan Cost in Arkansas

For 65-year-olds in Arkansas, Medicare Supplement insurance costs range from $116 to $344 per month, depending on the plan selected. Pricing differs based on coverage level and how much cost sharing each plan includes.

Plan G costs $224 monthly. It's the most popular option in Arkansas because it has broad coverage with predictable out-of-pocket costs. Lower-priced options include Plan K at $116 monthly and Plan M at $129. Both trade higher cost-sharing for lower premiums.

Plan C costs $344 monthly because it has more comprehensive benefits. Plan N averages $175 monthly. Plan A averages $206 monthly for basic coverage without extras.

K$116$1,392
M$129$1,548
N$175$2,100
A$206$2,472
G$224$2,688
L$233$2,796
D$288$3,456
F$290$3,480
B$307$3,684
C$344$4,128

How to Choose the Best Medicare Supplement Plan

Check more than standardized benefit levels when evaluating Medicare Supplement plans. Once you select a plan type, compare Arkansas insurers by cost, reputation and premium structure. This narrows down the best options.

  1. 1
    Monthly Premiums

    Compare rates from insurers offering the same plan letter. Prices often differ even when coverage stays identical.

  2. 2
    Pricing Method

    Check whether the company uses attained-age, issue-age or community-rated pricing. This determines how premiums change as you get older.

  3. 3
    Plan Availability

    Verify that the insurer carries the exact Medigap plan you want, including any high-deductible versions if those matter to you.

  4. 4
    Financial Strength

    Review financial ratings to gauge the insurer’s ability to pay claims and operate reliably over time.

  5. 5
    Customer Satisfaction

    Look at customer reviews and complaint data to get a clearer sense of service quality and how claims are handled.

Arkansas Medicare Resources

Arkansas residents can get free help selecting Medicare Supplement coverage from these resources:

  • Best Medicare Advantage Plans in Arkansas: Read MoneyGeek's guide to the best Medicare Advantage plans in Arkansas.
  • Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP): Arkansas’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program provides free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, Medigap and prescription drug coverage. SHIP counselors help you compare plans and understand your coverage options. Visit Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).
  • Arkansas Insurance Department: Regulates insurance companies in Arkansas and assists consumers with insurance-related questions and complaints. The department also publishes Medicare Supplement (Medigap) premium comparison information. Visit Arkansas Insurance Department.
  • Arkansas Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services: Provides programs and services for older Arkansans, including Medicare counseling through local Area Agencies on Aging. Find your local agency.
  • Medicare.gov: The official Medicare website has tools for comparing plans in your ZIP code, including Medicare Supplement policies. Visit Medicare.gov.

Medicare Supplement Plans in Arkansas: FAQ

Expert answers to common questions about Medicare Supplement plans in Arkansas:

When is Medicare Supplement open enrollment in Arkansas?

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Do you have to renew Medigap plans every year?

What's the difference between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage?

Our Methodology

MoneyGeek collected Arkansas Medicare Supplement data for 65-year-olds and 75-year-olds using Medicare.gov's plan browsing tool. Unless otherwise noted, this article references quotes for 65-year-olds.

We scored Arkansas Medigap companies across three categories to create a weighted score out of 5:

  • Affordability (50%): Lower monthly premiums earn higher scores.
  • Pricing style (20%): We scored pricing methods based on long-term stability and fairness: Community Pricing (1.0), Issue-Age Pricing (0.8) and Attained-Age Pricing (0.6). A community-rated plan with slightly higher costs can outscore a cheaper attained-age plan because community-rated premiums stay stable as you age.
  • Plan availability (30%): Insurers offering more plan types score higher. We weighted popular plans (G, F and N) more heavily in scoring.

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