Best Medicare Supplement Plans in West Virginia (2026)


Key Takeaways
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Government Personnel Mutual has West Virginia's lowest Plan G at $132 per month, saving $1,362 per year versus the state average. That advantage comes from attained-age pricing, which raises your premium annually. The further you are from 65, the more that compounding erodes the initial savings.

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Transamerica is the only insurer in our analysis using issue-age pricing, which locks your rate at enrollment rather than raising it with age. For a 65-year-old who holds coverage for 15 or more years, removing that annual compounding risk changes the long-term cost calculation.

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West Virginia has no birthday rule. Your six-month open enrollment window starts when you turn 65 and enroll in Medicare Part B. After it closes, insurers can deny coverage or charge more based on your health history.

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Plan G covers all Medicare-approved costs after the $283 Part B annual deductible, per CMS 2026 data. Plan N costs less per month. It adds copays of up to $20 for some doctor visits and up to $50 for ER visits that don't result in hospital admission.

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Rates for identical Medigap coverage vary widely. Plan G from Government Personnel Mutual is $132 per month versus a state average of about $245. Getting quotes from at least three insurers is the fastest way to find the best value for your ZIP code.

Best Medicare Supplement Plans in West Virginia

Government Personnel Mutual offers West Virginia's cheapest Plan G at $132 per month. That rate saves you $1,362 per year vs. the state average. Also, all its claims and customer service operate through its parent company, Mutual of Omaha, which holds an AM Best A+ rating. GPM's claims reliability draws on stronger financial infrastructure than its own B++ entity rating.

For most West Virginia residents enrolling at 65, I'd start with Government Personnel Mutual for the lowest Plan G and Plan N rates. But if you plan to hold coverage into your late 70s or beyond, Transamerica's issue-age pricing deserves a close look before you commit to a lower starting rate as it's the only one of 38 Medigap insurers in West Virginia that offers issue-age pricing. With issue-age pricing, you pay the same premiums at age 75 as you paid at 65 years.

Plan A
$100
$90
F, G, N
Plan B
$145
$102
A, F, G, N
Plan C
$192
$69
A, B, F, G, N
Plan D
$140
$28
A, C, F, G, N
Plan F
$162
$139
A, D, G, N
Plan G and Plan N
G: $132 / N: $97
G: $113 / N: $97
A, F
Plan K, Plan L and Plan M
K: $75 / L: $121 / M: $149
K: $32 / L: $36 / M: $0
A, B, C, D, F, G, N

*Prices are for 65-year-olds.

Compare West Virginia Medicare Supplement Plans

West Virginia Medigap rates vary by plan type, age and whether you want a high-deductible option. Use the filters to compare rates for your situation.

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USAAANo65$100$0Attained Age Pricing
Globe LifeANo65$109$0Attained Age Pricing
Government Personnel Mutual ANo65$122$0Attained Age Pricing
Mutual of OmahaANo65$131$0Attained Age Pricing
SilverScript ANo65$134$0Attained Age Pricing
State FarmANo65$136$0Attained Age Pricing
THP Ins. CoANo65$141$0Attained Age Pricing
United American ANo65$144$0Attained Age Pricing
MedMutual ProtectANo65$144$0Attained Age Pricing
AetnaANo65$145$0Attained Age Pricing
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WEST VIRGINIA MEDICARE: WHAT THE 2026 NUMBERS SHOW
  • West Virginia has 454,033 Medicare enrollees as of 2026, per CMS data. More than half are in Medicare Advantage plans and cannot use a Medigap policy. West Virginia residents who stay on Original Medicare can add a Medigap plan to cover the out-of-pocket costs that Parts A and B leave behind.
  • Original Medicare's out-of-pocket costs in 2026 include a $1,736 Part A hospital deductible per benefit period and a $283 Part B annual deductible, per CMS. Original Medicare has no out-of-pocket maximum. A Medigap plan covers some or all of those costs based on which plan type you choose.
  • West Virginia has 38 Medigap insurers and 32 carriers offering Plan G for 2026, per CMS data. Most policies are attained-age rated, and premiums grow each year. The state has no birthday rule, so your guaranteed-issue window is the six months that begin when you turn 65 and enroll in Medicare Part B.
  • The high-deductible amount for Plan G in 2026 is $2,950, per Medicare.gov. Several West Virginia insurers offer high-deductible versions, including Globe Life, The Health Plan and Aetna, at lower monthly premiums in exchange for a higher threshold before coverage starts.

Medicare Supplement Plan G Prices in West Virginia

When we analyzed Plan G pricing across West Virginia carriers, Government Personnel Mutual's $132 per month stood $113 below the state average. That saves $1,362 per year at 65. But GPM uses attained-age pricing and those annual increases compound. By 75, that gap narrows.

Government Personnel Mutual $132$113$1,584$1,362
THP Ins. Co$140$105$1,680$1,266
MedMutual Protect$141$104$1,692$1,254
USAA$141$104$1,692$1,254
Philadelphia American $147$98$1,764$1,182
LifeShield National $148$97$1,776$1,170
WoodmenLife$156$89$1,872$1,074

The $24 monthly gap between Government Personnel Mutual ($132) and WoodmenLife ($156) looks manageable at 65. THP Insurance Company is $140 per month and MedMutual Protect is $141 per month, compare them before enrolling.

Medicare Supplement Plan N Prices in West Virginia

Plan N in West Virginia ranges from $97 to $113 per month. MedMutual Protect is $99 per month. USAA is $109 per month.

Plan N adds copays for some services. Per Medicare.gov 2026 data, those copays costs up to $20 for certain doctor visits and up to $50 for emergency room visits that don't result in hospital admission. If you rarely use care, those copays don't change the annual cost calculation.

Government Personnel Mutual $97$97$1,164$1,164
MedMutual Protect$99$95$1,188$1,140
USAA$109$85$1,308$1,020
SilverScript $110$84$1,320$1,008
LifeShield National $110$84$1,320$1,008
AFLAC$110$84$1,320$1,008
WoodmenLife$113$81$1,356$972

The $16 monthly gap between Government Personnel Mutual ($97) and WoodmenLife ($113) is tighter than Plan G's spread. Plan N is the stronger choice if you rarely use emergency services and are in good health. 

For frequent care users, Plan G removes all copays after the $283 Part B deductible. That zero-copay structure saves more than the premium gap for anyone with regular Medicare-covered services.

Best for Plan G and Plan N

Government Personnel Mutual

Government Personnel Mutual

MoneyGeek Rating
4.3/ 5
4.6/5Affordability
4.1/5Pricing Style
3.7/5Plan Availability
  • Average Plan G Rate

    $132
  • Plan Types

    A, F, G, N

Best for Plan F

MedMutual

MedMutual

MoneyGeek Rating
4.2/ 5
4.8/5Affordability
3.9/5Pricing Style
3.2/5Plan Availability
  • Average Plan G Rate

    $141
  • Plan Types

    A, D, F, G, N

Best for Plan A

USAA

USAA

MoneyGeek Rating
4.6/ 5
4.8/5Affordability
4.6/5Pricing Style
4.4/5Plan Availability
  • Average Plan G Rate

    $141
  • Plan Types

    A, F, G, N

Best for Plan B

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Medicare

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

    $223
  • Plan Types

    A, B, F, G, N

Best for Plan C

Globe Life

Globe Life

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

    $194
  • Plan Types

    A, B, C, F, G, N

Best for Plan D

The Health Plan

The Health Plan

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

    $140
  • Plan Types

    A, C, D, F, G, N

Best for Plan K, Plan L and Plan M

Transamerica

Transamerica

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

    $183
  • Plan Types

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

How to Choose the Best Medicare Supplement Plan

The plan type sets the benefits. The insurer you pick determines what those benefits cost over time and how quickly your insurer processes claims when you need them. In West Virginia, both decisions matter more than most people weigh at 65.

  1. 1
    Think about how often you use health care

    If you visit doctors regularly or manage a chronic condition, a plan with lower cost-sharing at the time of care saves money over time, even at a higher monthly rate. Plan G is designed for that profile.

    Plan N suits mostly healthy enrollees who rarely use emergency services. It costs less per month than Plan G. But if you see a doctor twice monthly and pay the $20 copay each time, that's $480 per year in copays. For those enrollees, Plan G's zero-copay structure saves more.

  2. 2
    Choose your plan type before comparing prices

    Plan G covers all Medicare-approved costs after the $283 Part B deductible. Plan N adds copays of up to $20 for some visits. It costs less per month than Plan G.

    Plan F covers the Part B deductible too, but only if you were eligible for Medicare before January 1, 2020. Choose your plan type first, then compare prices across insurers.

  3. 3
    Understand how the pricing method affects what you pay at 75, not just 65

    Three pricing methods apply in West Virginia. Attained-age plans are cheaper at 65. Their cost grows each year as you age. Issue-age pricing locks your rate at enrollment regardless of how old you get. Most West Virginia insurers use attained-age pricing. In my analysis, only Transamerica offers the issue-age option.

  4. 4
    Get quotes from multiple insurers and ask about rate history

    The same Plan G from two different insurers covers identical benefits. In West Virginia, the gap between the cheapest provider and the state average is $113 per month. Call at least three insurers. Ask each about historical annual rate increases, since that history tells you as much about long-term cost as today's premium does.

  5. 5
    Check AM Best ratings before committing

    Financial stability ratings show whether your insurer will be around to pay claims in 10 or 20 years. AM Best ratings among my West Virginia picks range from B++ at Government Personnel Mutual to A++ at USAA. An A-range rating or better is the benchmark for long-term Medigap coverage.

  6. 6
    Enroll during your six-month open enrollment window

    Your window opens when you turn 65 and sign up for Medicare Part B. Any West Virginia Medigap insurer must accept your application during those six months, regardless of your health history. The state has no birthday rule, so once that window closes, insurers can apply medical underwriting.

West Virginia Medicare Resources

West Virginia has no annual window to switch Medigap plans outside your initial six-month open enrollment. Once that window closes, these state and federal resources provide free guidance on the options that remain.

  • West Virginia SHIP: West Virginia SHIP offers free Medicare counseling through trained advisors in all 55 counties. Counselors help with plan selection, enrollment questions and coverage comparisons. Call (877) 987-4463.
  • West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner - Consumer Services: File complaints about claim denials or coverage disputes. Insurers must respond within 15 working days. Call (888) 879-9842 or mail to P.O. Box 50540, Charleston, WV 25305-0540.
  • West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services: Connects West Virginia residents 60 and older with transportation, nutrition programs and in-home care through four regional Area Agencies on Aging. Call (877) 987-4463.
  • Medicare.gov: Search for West Virginia Medigap policies by ZIP code. All plan types are standardized, so the same letter plan carries identical benefits regardless of which insurer sells it.
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Our Methodology

MoneyGeek collected West Virginia Medicare Supplement data for 65-year-olds and 75-year-olds. Data comes from Medicare.gov's plan browsing tool. Unless otherwise noted, this article references quotes for 65-year-olds. 

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

  • Affordability (50%): Lower monthly premiums earn higher scores.
  • Pricing method (20%): We scored pricing methods based on long-term stability: community-rated pricing (1.0), issue-age pricing (0.8) and attained-age pricing (0.6). A community-rated plan with slightly higher premiums outscores a cheaper attained-age plan because community-rated premiums stay stable over time.
  • Plan availability (30%): Insurers with a broader plan menu rank above those offering only the most popular types. Plan G, F and N receive the highest weighting in this score.

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