BRIDGING THE GAP 2015

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1 Medicare Plans Change. People Change. Shop & Compare Plans Oct. 15 Dec. 7 Comparing Medicare drug plans can save money. Provide a list of current medications and SHIIP uses the Medicare website to compare plans BRIDGING THE GAP 2015 MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT COMPARISON (MEDIGAP) GUIDE from the Arkansas Insurance Department division of Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) New to Medicare? Don t miss the MEDIGAP OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD! Details on page 11. Call for information Page Topic This booklet contains SHIIP can help in understanding Medicare choices National Do Not Call Registry Call to register phone numbers Visit the website to register phone numbers Advanced Directive An Advanced Directive is written instruction provided by individuals to define actions to be taken for their health in the event that they are not able to make decisions due to illness or incapacity, or to appoint a person to make such decisions for them. Consider filing an Advanced Directive with family and doctors in case of emergency. The 2013 Arkansas Legislative session produced Act 1264 including a free form for use. To print a copy of the form visit 1 Overview & Helpful Resources 2 Health Insurance Considerations 4 Medicare Overview & Enrollment 6 Costs of Medicare 7 Types of Medicare Supplement Policies 8 Medicare Supplement Overview 9 Medicare Advantage (Part C) 10 Affordable Care Act & Medicare 11 Significant Medicare Insurance Law 12 Buyer Beware and Variables 13 Medigap Guarantee Issue 14 Medicare Savings Programs SHIIP is funded by the Administration for Community Living, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. SHIIP works to help people save money and make informed decisions about Medicare. SHIIP offers phone and in-person appointments to discuss Medicare choices and answer questions. SHIIP does not sell insurance or offer legal advice. SHIIP certified Medicare counselors offer unbiased information and referral services Extra Help 16 Medigap Plan and Coverage Chart Revised Allen Kerr, Commissioner Dan Honey, Deputy Commissioner Amanda N. White, Director 1200 W 3rd St Little Rock, Arkansas Toll Free: This publication is produced by the State of Arkansas Insurance Department division of Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) with financial assistance through a grant from the Administration for Community Living, an agency of the U.S. Department of the Health and Human Services. 16 Medigap Comparison Checklist 17 Approved List of Companies Under Age Approved List of Companies Age 65 Plus 48 Medicare Select Network Lists 50 Glossary Why so complicated? Revised W 3rd St Little Rock, Arkansas Toll Free: FIND US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER Signed into law in 1965, Congress sought medical coverage for aging persons unable to obtain health insurance. In its 49 year history, additions and restrictions to the program leave many Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers puzzled.

2 This comparison guide summarizes the benefits of Medicare Supplement Policies approved by the Arkansas Insurance Department for sale in Inclusion of information in this guide regarding a policy does not, in any way, constitute an endorsement of the policy or company by the Arkansas Insurance Department. The premiums in this guide reflect the rates approved through the Arkansas Insurance Department Life and Health Division for use at the time of printing. Exact premiums should be verified with the company or agent prior to purchase. Every attempt is made to keep premium information current. Be advised that some new policies may have entered the marketplace since this publication was printed and will not be included. See the back cover of this publication, lower left corner for revision date. Don't be alarmed if your Medicare Supplement Policy does not appear in this booklet. You may choose to keep your policy as long as you pay the premium. Publication of this guide is for information purposes only. Please refer to the policy itself for the complete and actual terms of coverage since the policy constitutes the contract between the insurer and the insured and will ultimately be the basis of final determinations. Helpful Phone Numbers Medicare Helpline Arkansas Attorney General s Office Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care Arkansas SMP (Medicare Fraud) Marketplace (Affordable Care Act) Medicaid Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Social Security Administration Tricare Veterans Administration Before You Buy Be aware that policies to supplement Medicare are neither sold nor serviced by the state or federal government. Look for an outline of coverage (explanation of what the policy pays) and read it carefully. Complete the application carefully. If someone completes the application for you, examine it carefully before signing. Check for pre-existing condition exclusions. Policy delivery and/or refunds should be prompt. SHOP WITH CAUTION. Don t just buy the cheapest policy without w e i g h i n g o t h e r factors and determining the company s financial stability and reputation for resolving complaints. AVOID HIGH PRESSURE SALES TACTICS. Take time and avoid being pushed into buying an insurance policy. Do not buy a policy under the pressure of limited enrollment periods or of last chance to enroll. Be wary of agents and sales material that imply a policy is connected with or endorsed by the government. Medicare Supplement Insurance and Long -term Care insurance are not connected with or endorsed by the federal government. DON T BE MISLED BY ADVERTISING. Do not buy a policy because celebrities endorse it on television, radio, newspaper, or other advertisements. Ask lots of questions before buying a policy. BE CAREFUL HOW YOU PAY FOR POLICIES. Do not pay in cash. When purchasing Medicare Supplement Insurance, it is always best to pay by check, money order, or bank draft. Premium payments should always be made payable to the insurance company, not the agent selling the policy. If you must pay in cash, be sure to get a company-authorized receipt signed by the agent. Agent Name: Company Name: Company Address: Phone Number(s): HEALTH INSURANCE CONSIDERATIONS KEEP YOUR POLICY IN A SAFE PLACE. Designate a friend or relative in advance to handle your affairs in case of illness and let that person know where your policy is kept. KEEP RECORDS. Write down and keep the correct name, telephone number, and permanent address of the agent and the insurance company. Ask for a toll-free number in case you need to call long distance. Record important policy, company and agent information below and keep it in a safe place. My Medigap Information Arkansas Insurance License Number: Medigap Plan Choice (A-L): Monthly Premium: $ How do I pay? Is my spouse covered? Spouse Premium: $ Page 3

3 What is Medicare? Medicare is a federal health insurance program. Medicare beneficiaries must meet one of the following eligibility criteria: Age 65 or older Social Security Disability beneficiaries who receive benefits (check) for 24 months Persons with End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Persons with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) aka Lou Gehrig s disease When does Medicare coverage begin? Veteran s Administration (VA), TRICARE and Medicare TRICARE, Veterans Administration (VA) Benefits and Medicare Veterans eligible for full VA benefits eligible for Medicare Part A at $0 premium should enroll when eligible. VA beneficiaries choose whether or not to enroll in Medicare Part B since the monthly premium is $104.90, there is a penalty for delayed enrollment is wish to join later. TRICARE recipients must join Medicare A & B when first eligible and start Tricare for Life (TFL). TFL pays after Medicare for doctor visits and hospital stays. TFL pays for prescription medication too. Medicare Automatic Enrollment Automatic for those receiving: Social Security benefits check Railroad Retirement Board benefits check Receive a Medicare card in the mail: 3 months before 65 th birthday 24 th month of drawing disability income 1 month of ESRD or Lou Gehrig (ALS) diagnosis General Enrollment Period Missed Parts B & D initial enrollment periods? Enroll in Part B from January 1 to March 31. Late enrollment penalty of 10% applies for each year. Enroll in Part D from April 1 to June 30. Late enrollment penalty of 1% applies each month. Parts B & D coverage begins July 1 Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period You can switch from Medicare Advantage plan to Original Medicare from January 1 to February 14. Working with Employer Insurance 7-Month Initial Enrollment Period For those turning 65 not yet receiving a Social Security check NO WAITING! APPLY ONLINE Social Security Administration Website Retired and eligible for Medicare? Medicare Parts A & B pay primary (first or before retiree insurance). Be sure to join Medicare A & B. You or spouse currently working (not retired) If employer has more than 20 employees can keep employer coverage Can delay Part B and paying its premium until retirement Join during an 8-month period that begins when employer insurance ends (no penalty incurred). Medicare coverage begins the month after application. Page 4 If you enroll in Part B 3 months before you turn 65 2 months before you turn 65 1 month before you turn 65 Sign up during the three months prior to the month you turn 65 to start Medicare during your birthday month. The mont h you turn 65 1 month after you turn 65 2 month s after you turn 65 3 month s after you turn 65 If you wait until the last four months to join, Medicare will start the first day of the following month. Four Parts of Medicare What do the various parts pay? Inpatient hospital stay Hospice care Skilled nursing care inpatient stay for rehabilitation Medicare does not pay for dental, hearing, vision, or long term care such as custodial, 24-hour nursing home care Medicare Advantage Replaces Medicare A & B Buy from a private insurance Possible vision, dental or hearing coverage May pay premium in addition to Part B May require a network of providers like an HMO or PPO Doctor visits Outpatient surgery Outpatient tests Home health care Wheelchair Diabetic test strips, lancets Mammogram, PSA Test Prescription drugs Private insurance approved by Medicare Costs vary plan to plan Compare plans annually Page 5

4 2015 COSTS OF MEDICARE SERVICES BENEFITS MEDICARE PAYS YOU PAY Hospitalization Semiprivate room, general nursing, misc. services PART A HOSPITAL INSURANCE COVERED SERVICES First 60 days 61st to 90th day 91st to 150th day Beyond 150 days All but $1,260 All but $315 per day All but $630 per day Nothing $1,260 deductible $315 per day $630 per day All charges TYPES OF MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE/ MEDIGAP Most companies offer two rates: including and Standard. The monthly premium amount is based on medical underwriting. Underwriting is the method insurance companies use to evaluate your health status to determine risk and insurability (if they ll sell you a policy). Skilled Nursing Facility Care (SNF) after a 3 night hospital stay Home Health Care Medically necessary skilled care, therapy Hospice Care For the terminally ill First 20 days 21st to 100th day Beyond 100 days Part-time care as long as you meet guidelines As long as doctor certifies need 100% of approved All but $ per day Nothing Nothing if approved $ per day All costs 100% of approved Nothing if approved All but limited costs for drugs & respite care Limited costs for drugs & respite care Blood Blood All but first 3 pints First 3 pints PART B MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERED SERVICES SERVICES BENEFITS MEDICARE PAYS YOU PAY Premium The preferred insurance premium is typically lower than the standard premium. Insurance companies base their decision to offer a preferred premium on a variety of factors including but not limited to: smoking/tobacco use, weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, substance abuse, etc. The preferred premiums are offered to those purchasing during the Medigap Open Enrollment Period (OEP) as well. See page 11 for more information about the Medigap OEP. Standard Premium The standard rates apply outside the Medigap Open Enrollment Period and for those with less favorable medical histories. Medical Expense Physician services & medical supplies Medical services in and out of the hospital 80% of approved amount (after $147 deductible) 20% of approved amount (after $147 deductible) Medigap Select Policy The select policy usually offers the lowest cost premium. In Arkansas, three companies offer select policies: Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic tests 100% of approved Nothing if approved Home Health Care Medically necessary skilled care, therapy Outpatient Hospital Treatment Part-time care as long as you meet guidelines Unlimited if medically necessary Durable Medical Equipment Prescribed by doctor for use in home 100% of approved Nothing if approved 80% of approved 20% of approved amount (after $147 deductible) 80% of approved amount (after $147 deductible) 20% of approved amount (after $147 deductible) 1. AARP/United Healthcare Insurance Company, 2. Marquette National Life Insurance Company, and 3. Sterling Life Insurance Company. A select policy has a NETWORK or specific list of providers (hospitals) an insured person can use. In general, Medicare SELECT policies are not required to pay any benefits (claims/bills) if you do not use a preferred/network provider for non-emergency services. Medicare, however, will still pay its share of approved charges regardless of the provider you choose. If you choose a Medicare Select Policy, be sure your hospital is in-network (on the lists page 48). Blood Blood All but first 3 pints First 3 pints Page 6 Page 7

5 Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) Medicare Advantage (MA) Part C Secondary health insurance policy to pay the gaps in Medicare (gaps listed page 6) Need Medicare A & B Sold by private insurance companies Pay monthly premium Only pays after original or traditional Medicare A & B (not needed with Medicare Advantage aka Part C) Federal & state laws require the plans be standard (see page 11 for details) Lettered Plans: A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M, N What is it? Not the same as a Medigap Policy. It replaces Original Medicare A & B. Medigap does not work with or pay after MA. Called Medicare Health Plans or Medicare Replacement Plans Sold by private insurance companies with Medicare approval May offer additional benefits such as vision, dental, hearing or transportation be sure to get specific coverage details in writing There are five types of MA Plans. Most plans require use of a network which are certain doctors and hospitals (providers). Use of out-ofnetwork providers means you more or possibly all the cost of your healthcare. May have special rules to follow such as prior authorization. Apply any me. Unlike Medicare Drug and Advantage Plans, there is no speci c me of year to purchase a Medicare Supplement Policy. JOIN What is the cost? What does it pay? Page 8 Retiree insurance may pay 20% after Medicare, like Medigap does. Some retiree plans do not pay after Medicare or have high deductibles. Some retiree plans are Medicare Advantage and replace Medicare A & B. Be sure to check with your Human Resources before enrolling in a Medigap Plan to learn the impact on retiree benefits. Other benefits may be affected as well like life, dental, hearing or vision insurance. NOTE Medigap for Medicare recipients age 65 or older The Medigap Open Enrollment Period is a six month period when an insurance company must issue a policy regardless of medical history, health status, or prior claims. Medigap Open Enrollment Period begins the rst day of Medicare Part B enrollment at age 65 or older. Signing up for (enrolling in) Medicare Part B starts the Medigap Open Enrollment Period. Medigap for Medicare recipients under age 65 Federal law does not require people under the age of 65 with Medicare Part B be granted a Medigap Open Enrollment Period. Younger Medicare bene ciaries are subject to medical underwri ng and may be denied a policy based on medical history. There is no assurance that those under age 65 be issued a Medigap Policy. Still pay Medicare Part B premium of $ in 2015 Usually pay copayments (set amount) for medical services per visit vs. Original Medicare 20% coinsurance. May pay an additional premium to MA company can range from $0 to $165 monthly Coverage is not standard and varies from plan to plan Federal law requires MA cover the same benefits as Original Medicare but the costs such as deductibles and copays vary Some plans include drug coverage (Part D) Some plans may include vision, home meal delivery after surgery, gym membership, hearing, or dental coverage What is the advantage? Beneficiaries may receive additional benefits. Many of the dental and hearing benefits are preventive, which means they pay for teeth cleaning or hearing exams but not for dentures or hearing aids. Ask questions about what the policy will pay and get a list of benefits in writing. Cost sharing may be better for some. For example, Original Medicare hospital coverage requires a deductible of $1,260 in An MA Plan might change the cost sharing so the patient pays $200 per day for the first five days. If the patient stays two days, they owe $400 vs. the Original Medicare deductible of $1,260. If the patient stays five hospital days, they owe $1,000 vs. Original Medicare $1,260. Page 9

6 AFFORDABLE CARE ACT IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICARE AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ANNUAL ELECTION PERIOD Medicare s Open Enrollment period is Oct 15-Dec 7 every year. If change is made, new coverage begins Jan. 1 the following year. COVERAGE GAP DISCOUNT IN % discount on brand name medication in coverage cap 35% discount on generic medication in the coverage gap Medicare beneficiary gets credit for paying full cost of medication to exit coverage gap at $4,700 out-of-pocket and begin catastrophic payments at 5%. ELIMINATION OF DEDUCTIBLE AND COINSURANCE FOR PREVENTIVE SCREENINGS The Medicare Part B deductible ($147 annually) and coinsurance (20%) do not apply for these services; Welcome to Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Bone Mass Measurement Cardiovascular Disease Screening Colorectal Cancer Screening Diabetes Screening Pap Test/Pelvic Exam/Clinical Breast Exam Prostate Cancer Screening (PSA Blood Test) Mammogram Flu, H1N1, Hepatitis B & Pneumococcal Pneumonia Shots ANNUAL WELLNESS VISIT Medicare (and Medicare Advantage) will pay for a WELLNESS VISIT every 12 months Patient pays no -Part B deductible -Part B coinsurance -Part C copayment Wellness Visit includes the following; measurement of height, weight, blood pressure and cognitive function. Physician should exam head, neck, heart, lungs, abdomen and extremities. Digital rectal examinations in men and pelvic exams in women may be needed. SIGNIFICANT MEDIGAP INSURANCE LAWS A free-look period of 30 days is required, during which time the applicant may return the policy to the insurance company and receive a full refund. The free-look period begins from the day the applicant receives the certificate or policy, not the day of the application. A pre-existing condition-waiting period may extend no longer than six months for health conditions diagnosed or treated within the six months immediately prior to the application. The medical questionnaire accompanying an application should have accurate information and should be completed by the applicant, not the agent. Should the applicant be replacing a Medicare supplement policy, no new waiting period is allowed by the replacing insurer for equivalent coverage. For replacement policies, the applicant is required to sign a replacement form indicating that he/she understands the hazards of changing. No agent in Arkansas may sell a new Medicare Supplement Policy to anyone who already has a Medicare Supplement unless the applicant agrees to drop his or her previous insurance. All Medicare supplement policies must be guaranteed renewable. If Medicaid eligible, may suspend Medigap for two years. The 101st Congress (1990) passed strong federal legislation, which made uniform requirements to govern Medicare Supplement Insurance in each state. Policy holders are not required to change from their old supplemental policies to a policy with the new standards unless they so choose. MEDIGAP OPEN ENROLLMENT MEDIGAP OPEN ENROLLMENT= A Medicare supplement insurer may not deny an applicant a policy during the six months period known as the Medigap Open Enrollment Period. The six month period begins with the Medicare beneficiary is BOTH enrolled in Part B and age 65 or older. During this enrollment period an insurance company can not deny a policy based on the applicants health status. This is a one-time enrollment period. Once the Medigap Open Enrollment Period begins, it can not be started again. In Arkansas, there is no open enrollment period for individuals who are not yet 65. However, they are entitled to a six-month open enrollment period when they reach age 65. An insurer must suspend Medicare Supplement Premiums and benefits while the policyholder is entitled to Medicaid. The insurer must reinstate policy benefits upon request if Medicaid entitlement ends. This suspension may last up to two years. Policyholders are responsible for informing the insurer of their Medicaid eligibility within 90 days. Page 10 Page 11

7 When describing the benefits of Medicare Supplement Plans, all insurers use the same format, language, and definitions. They are required to use a uniform chart and outline of coverage to summarize the benefits of the plans they offer. These requirements make it easier to compare policies from different insurers. As you shop for a policy, keep in mind that each company s products are standard, products compete based on price, service, and reputation. PRICE. While the benefits are identical for all Medicare Supplemental Plans of the same type, the premiums vary from one company to another and from area to area. The plan with the lowest price is not necessarily the best plan. The price should not be the only concern. You may prefer a particular schedule of payments. Some companies bill the premium each month, while others bill each quarter or once a year. In addition, prices are based in part on the services a company provides and on their reputation. Some plans add benefits but remember the basic coverage is the same from plan to plan based on federal law. CUSTOMER SERVICES. You should ask about the insurer s customer services. For example, some companies link their computers with the computers at the federal Medicare office to process your health insurance claims without additional paperwork. This is called Medicare Crossover. This and other available customer services may be important considerations in making a decision. REPUTATION. You should consider the reputation of the insurer before buying a policy. Find out about the company by asking for referrals, asking others about their experiences, and check out the number of complaints filed at this website Page 12 BUYER BEWARE VARIABLES POLICY FEE: Some policies add a one-time policy fee. These are not allowed in Arkansas. UNDERWRITING: Most companies underwrite. However, a few policies are guaranteed issue. ZIP CODE: Several companies have zip code or county ratings. Since each has its own cluster, it is not practical to show the premiums for each zip code so some say Rest of State. PREMIUM TYPE: The premium for your policy may increase every year, primarily due to inflation in medical costs and the use of more advanced technology. The amount your premium goes up may depend upon the manner in which the company has reflected the aging of its policyholders in its rates. The general approach that companies use are described below. In Arkansas, the no age rating method is used. 1. Attained Age: In addition to medical inflation and advancing technology, your premium will also rise due to the increased use of medical services as people age. 2. Issue Age: The premium you pay will initially be somewhat higher than under the attained age approach because a portion of the initial premium is used to pre-fund the increased claims cost in later years. As a result, in subsequent years your premiums should be somewhat less than they would be under an attained age approach. 3. No Age Rating: Under this approach, the premium is the same for all customers who buy this policy, regardless of age. DIRECT RESPONSE/AGENT: Premiums are basically the same when comparing a direct response sale to an agent-marketed sale. NON-SMOKER: Few companies have non-smoker discounts. MEDICARE CROSSOVER: This is one of the more significant service enhancements that companies can offer. A crossover company has a contract with Medicare requiring Medicare to send the policyholder s balance bills directly to the Medicare Supplement Insurance Company. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES FOR GUARANTEED ISSUE FOR MEDIGAP Federal and state laws guarantee acceptance into Medicare Supplement insurance (Medigap), if a Medicare beneficiary qualifies in one of seven categories listed below. This means the insurance company can not deny a policy nor impose a pre-existing waiting period based on medical history. There is a strict time limit! The Medicare beneficiary has ONLY 63 days from the date of loss of coverage to apply for a Medigap policy and be granted a guaranteed issue. The Arkansas Insurance Department is committed to seeing that your rights are upheld in all circumstances pertaining to guaranteed acceptance into Medicare Supplement Insurance. CATEGORY 1: If a Medicare beneficiary is enrolled in an employersponsored plan and the plan terminates or ceases to provide some or all supplemental benefits to Medicare, or the insured chooses to leave the plan. Then guarantee issue of Medigap Plans A, B, C, F, K or L with any company selling these plans. CATEGORY 2: If a Medicare beneficiary is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan and the plan s certification is terminated, or the plan ceases to provide all services, or the enrollee moves out of the service area, or the plan violates the contract, misrepresents during marketing, or there are other circumstances as determined by HHS Secretary, Then guarantee issue of Medigap Plans A, B, C, F, K or L with any company selling these plans. CATEGORY 3: If a Medicare beneficiary is enrolled in a Medicare Risk, Cost, Demonstration, HCPP, or select plan, and the plan s certification is terminated, or the plan ceases to provide all services, or the enrollee moves out of the service area, or the plan violates the contract, misrepresents during marketing, or there are other circumstances as determined by HHS Secretary, Then guarantee issue of Medigap Plans A, B, C, F, K or L with any company selling these plans. CATEGORY 4: If a Medicare beneficiary is enrolled in a Medigap policy and any of the following occur: the Insurer becomes insolvent or bankrupt, or there is involuntary termination of coverage or enrollment, or there is material violation of the policy, or there is material misrepresentation during marketing, Then guarantee issue of Medigap Plans A, B, C, F, K or L with any company selling these plans. CATEGORY 5: If a Medicare beneficiary is enrolled in a Medigap policy, terminates it and enrolls for the first time in a Medicare Advantage Plan, Risk, Cost, Demonstration, HCPP, or Select plan, and disenrolls from the chosen coverage within the first 12 months as permitted under federal law, Then guarantee issue of Medigap Plans A, B, C, F, K or L with any company selling these plans or his/her prior Medigap plan, if it is still available. CATEGORY 6: If an individual is first eligible for Medicare Part A at the age of 65, and enrolls in a Medicare Advantage plan, and disenrolls within the first 12 months after enrollment as permitted by federal law, Then guarantee issue of any Medigap plan sold by any insurer. CATEGORY 7: If an individual leaves a Medicare Advantage Plan or drop a Medigap policy because the company has not followed the rules or misled the individual, Then guarantee issue of Medigap Plans A, B, C, F, K, L, M, or N sold by any insurer. If you believe you meet the criteria in one of these categories and have been denied a policy, contact SHIIP or insurance.shiip@arkansas.gov Page 13

8 Medicare beneficiaries (people with Medicare) with limited incomes and limited resources may get part or all out-of-pocket Medicare costs paid. Apply online through the Department of Human Services website access.arkansas.gov or call SHIIP for help, The qualification levels appear below. These programs are also known by the following names; Medicare Savings Programs Medicare Buy-in, or Medicare Premium Payment Programs. Page Full Medicaid Services MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS AR SENIORS MONTHLY INCOME: Individual= not more than $ Couple= not more than $1, QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (QMB) MONTHLY INCOME: Individual= not more than $ Couple= not more than $1, SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARY (SLMB) QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL (QI-1) MONTHLY INCOME: Individual= not more than $1, Couple= not more than $1, THE MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS PAY: Part B Late Enrollment Penalty Part B Premium Part B Coinsurance Part A & B Deductible Part A Copayments AR Seniors X X X X X X QMB X X X X X SLMB & QI-1 X X ASSET LIMIT: Individual= not more than $7, Couple= not more than $10, Home and vehicle do not count as assets. ASSET LIMIT: Individual= not more than $7, Couple= not more than $10, Home and vehicle do not count as assets. MONTHLY INCOME: Individual= not more than $1, Couple= not more than $1, ASSET LIMIT: Individual= not more than $7, Couple= not more than $10, Home and vehicle do not count as assets ASSET LIMIT: Individual= not more than $7, Couple= not more than $10, Home and vehicle do not count as assets. EXTRA HELP WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION Medicare beneficiaries (people with Medicare) with limited incomes and limited resources may get part or all out-of-pocket Medicare Prescription Drug costs paid. The qualification levels appear below. Apply through the Social Security Administration online at or call SHIIP, The qualification levels appear below FULL BENEFIT A FULL BENEFIT B PARTIAL BENEFIT FULL BENEFIT A MONTHLY INCOME: Individual= Not more than $ Couple= Not more than $1, ASSET LIMIT: Individual= Not more than $8, Couple= Not more than $13, Home and vehicle do not count as assets. MONEY IT SAVES: Monthly Medicare Part D Premium Medicare D Deductible All but Medicine Copayment up to $3.10 FULL-BENEFIT B MONTHLY INCOME: Individual= Not more than $1, Couple= Not more than $1, ASSET LIMIT: Individual= Not more than $8, Couple= Not more than $13, Home and vehicle do not count as assets. MONEY IT SAVES: MONTHLY INCOME: Individual= not more than $1, Couple= not more than $1, ASSET LIMIT: Individual= Not more than $13, Couple= Not more than $26, Home and vehicle do not count as assets. MONEY IT SAVES: Part D Late Enrollment Penalty Part D Monthly Premium Monthly Medicare Part D Premium Medicare D Deductible All but Medicine Copayment up to $6.35 PARTIAL BENEFIT Portion of Monthly Medicare Part D Premium Portion of Medicare D Deductible Patient pays up to 15% coinsurance per medication Part D Deductible Part D Copayment X X X Patient pays up to $3.10 X X X Patient pays up to $6.35 X THE EXTRA HELP PROGRAMS PAY: Portion of the Part D Premium Portion of Part D Deductible Patient pays up to 15% of the cost Page 15

9 MEDIGAP PLAN OPTIONS Reading the chart: If a x mark appears in a column of this chart, the Medigap policy covers 100% of the desired benefit. If a column lists a percentage, then the policy covers that percentage of the described benefit. If a column is blank, then the policy does not cover that benefit. Page 16 Note: The Medigap policy covers coinsurance only after you have paid the deductible (unless the Medigap policy also covers the deductible). Medigap Bene ts A B C D F* G K** L** M N Medicare Part A eligible hospital costs up to an addi onal 365 days a er all Medicare hospital bene ts are exhausted X X X X X X X X X X Medicare Part B Coinsurance or Copayment (20% of Medicare Assignment) X X X X X X 50% 75% X X Blood (First 3 Pints) X X X X X X 50% 75% X X Part A Hospice Care Coinsurance or Copayment X X X X X X 50% 75% X X Skilled Nursing Facility Care Copayment (Days = $ per day in 2015) X X X x 50% 75% X X Medicare Part A Deduc ble ($1,216 per bene t period in 2015) X X X X X 50% 75% 50% X Medicare Part B Deduc ble ($147 per year in 2015) X X Medicare Part B Excess Charges (up to 15% above Medicare approved amount if provider does not accept Medicare assignment) X X Foreign Travel Emergency (Up to Plan Limits) X X X X X X Medicare Preven ve Part B Coinsurance (as of 2011 most preven ve screenings no longer require coinsurance payment) X X X X X X X X X X Out of Pocket Limit** *Plan F offers a high deduc ble plan. This means you must pay for Medicare covered costs up to the deduc ble amount $2,180 in 2015 before Medigap high deduc ble plan pays anything. ** A er you meet the 2015 out of pocket yearly limit and yearly Part B deduc ble ($147 in 2015), the Medigap plan pays 100% of covered services for the rest of the calendar year. Out of pocket limit is the maximum amount you would pay. $4,940 $2,470 MEDIGAP PLANS FOR PEOPLE UNDER AGE 65 Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan F HD Plan K Plan M Plan N $ Insurance Company & Contact Informa on Service (Zip code or County) Liberty National Life Insurance Company All Arkansas Zip codes and Coun es P. O. Box 8080 McKinney, TX United American Insurance All Arkansas Zip codes and Coun es $ P.O. Box 8080 Mckinney, TX Page 17

10 MEDIGAP PLANS FOR PEOPLE AGE 65 PLUS Insurance Company & Contact Informa on AARP (United Healthcare Insurance Co.) Service (Zip code or County) All Arkansas zip codes and coun es MEDIGAP PLANS FOR PEOPLE AGE 65 PLUS Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan F HD Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N $99.25 $ $ $ $62.00 $ $ P.O. Box 130 Montgomeryville, PA Standard All Arkansas zip codes and coun es $ $ $ $ $68.20 $ $ MEDIGAP SELECT See page 48 for provider lis ng All Arkansas zip codes and coun es $ $ Standard All Arkansas zip codes and coun es $ $ American Con nental Insurance Company 3 Rest of State Zip codes beginning with 722 and Zip Codes 72002,72053,72065, 101 Con nental Place , 72078, 72099, 72103, , 72124, 72135, 72142, 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, 72198, Brentwood, TN Zip Code s: All other Zip Codes Beginning with 720 and Standard 3 Rest of state Zip codes beginning with 722 and Zip Codes 72002,72053,72065, , 72078, 72099, 72103, , 72124, 72135, 72142, 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, 72198, Zip Code s: All other Zip Codes Beginning with 720 and 721 $ $ $ $61.31 $ $ $ $ $ $76.64 $ $ $ $ $ $64.97 $ $ $ $ $ $67.97 $ $ $ $ $ $85.05 $ $ $ $ $ $72.05 $ $ Page 18 Page 19

11 Insurance Company & Contact Informa on Service (Zip code or County) American Republic Insurance Company Standard 1 Zip codes , P.O. Box Zip codes , 72600, Omaha, NE Zip codes Rest of state 1 Zip codes , Zip codes , 72600, Zip codes Rest of state Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan F HD Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N $ $ $64.73 $ $ $ $ $61.62 $ $ $ $ $71.58 $ $ $ $ $68.46 $ $ $ $ $76.15 $93.54 $ $ $ $72.49 $89.04 $ $ $ $84.21 $ $ $ $ $80.55 $98.93 $ American Retirement Life Insurance Company 1 Zip Codes Beginning with , Lakeline Blvd., Suite Zip Codes Beginning with Austin, TX Standard 1 Zip Codes Beginning with , Zip Codes Beginning with Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Standard 1 Coun es not listed under area 2 Clark, Cleburne, Conway, Cross, Dallas, Faulkner, Garland, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, P.O. Box Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Li le River, Lonoke, Nevada, Ouachita, Perry, Pike, Pulaski, Saline, Sevier, Sharp, Van Buren Little Rock, AR Out of State $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $45.50 $ $93.40 $ $ $51.20 $ $ $ $ $62.50 $ $ Assured Life Association/ Woodmen of the World 1 Zip Codes Beginning with 716, 717, Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Suite Zip Codes Beginning with Greenwood Village, CO Zip Codes Beginning with Standard 1 Zip Codes Beginning with 716, 717, Zip Codes Beginning with Zip Codes Beginning with $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Page 20 Page 21

12 Insurance Company & Contact Information Service (Zip code or County) Bankers Fidelity Life 1 Zip codes beginning with Peachtree Rd. NE 2 Rest of state Atlanta, GA Standard 1 Zip codes beginning with Rest of state Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan F HD Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N $ $ $54.00 $ $77.00 $ $ $48.00 $ $69.00 $ $ $65.00 $ $92.00 $ $ $58.00 $ $83.00 Central States Indemnity Co. of Omaha 1 Zip codes beginning with Medicare Supplement Administra ve Offices 2 Rest of state P.O. Box Clearwater, FL Standard 1 Zip codes beginning with Rest of state $ $ $ $ $ $ $98.92 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company State of Arkansas Admin. Address 600 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL Standard State of Arkansas $ $ $ $47.30 $ $66.67 $ $ $ $ $ $ $52.55 $ $74.07 $ $ $ Combined Insurance Company of America All Arkansas Zip codes and Coun es $ $ $ North Broadway Chicago, IL Standard All Arkansas Zip codes and Coun es $ $ $ Companion Life Insurance Company 1 Zip codes beginning with , P.O. Box Zip codes beginning with $96.76 $ $ $ $ $ Columbia, SC Standard 1 Zip codes beginning with , 2 Zip codes beginning with $ $ $ $ $ $ Page 22 Page 23

13 Insurance Company & Contact Information Coventry Health and Life Insurance Company 800 Crescent Centre Dr., Suite Service (Zip code or County) 1 All zip codes not listed for s 2 and 3 Zip codes beginning with 720 or 721 that are not listed for 3 Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan F HD Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Franklin, TN Zip codes 72002, 72053, 7065, 72076,72078, 72099, 72103, , 72124, 72135, 72142, 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, 72198, 72199, and all zip codes beginning with 722 $ $ $ $ $ Standard 1 All zip codes not listed for s 2 and 3 Zip codes beginning with 720 or 721 that are not 2 listed for 3 Zip codes 72002, 72053, 7065, 72076,72078, 72099, 72103, , 72124, 72135, , 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, 72198, 72199, and all zip codes beginning with 722 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Equitable Life & Casualty Insurance Company All Arkansas Zip codes and Coun es 3 Triad Center Salt Lake City, UT Standard All Arkansas Zip codes and Coun es $ $ $ $ $ $ First Health Life & Health Insurance Company 800 Crescent Centre Dr., Suite Franklin, TN Page 24 1 All zip codes not listed for s 2 or 3 Zip codes beginning with 720 or 721 that are not listed for 3 Zip codes 72002, 72053, 72065, 72076, 72078, 72099, 72103, , 72124, 72135, 72142, 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, 72198, 72199, and all zip codes beginning with 722 Standard 1 All zip codes not listed for s 2 or 3 Zip codes beginning with 720 or 721 that are not 2 listed for 3 Zip codes 72002, 72053, 72065, 72076, 72078, 72099, 72103, , 72124, 72135, , 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, 72198, 72199, and all zip codes beginning with 722 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Page 25

14 Insurance Company & Contact Informa on Service (Zip code or County) Gerber Life Insurance Company 1 Zip codes beginning with , Zip codes 72001, , , , 72055, , , Mammaroneck Avenue 72075, , , , , , , White Plains, NY , , 72143, 72145, , , , 72160, , 72173, , , , Zip codes beginning with 722 and zip codes 72002, 72053, 72065, 72076, 72078, 72099, 72103, , 72124, 72135, 72142, 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, Standard 1 Zip codes beginning with , Zip codes 72001, , , , 72055, , , , , , , , , , , , 72143, 72145, , , , 72160, , 72173, , , , Zip codes beginning with 722 and zip codes 72002, 72053, 72065, 72076, 72078, 72099, 72103, , 72124, 72135, 72142, 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan E Plan F Plan F HD Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Globe Life & Accident Insurance Company Standard All Arkansas Zip codes and Coun es $94.00 $ $ $ $45.50 P.O. Box 2440 McKinney, TX Government Personnel Mutual Life Insurance Company Standard 1 Zip Codes beginning with , P.O. Box Zip codes beginning with San Antonio, TX Zip codes beginning with $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Page 26 1 Zip Codes beginning with , Zip codes beginning with Zip codes beginning with $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Page 27

15 Insurance Company & Contact Informa on Service (Zip code or County) Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company Standard 2 Zip codes beginning with , Milwaukee Avenue 1 Zip codes beginning with Glenview, IL Zip codes beginning with , Zip codes beginning with Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan F HD Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Heartland National Life Insurance Company 1 Zip codes beginning with N. Pennsylvania Street 2 Zip codes beginning with , Indianapolis, IN Standard 1 Zip codes beginning with Zip codes beginning with , Humana Insurance Company 1 Pulaski Arkansas, Clark, Conway, Faulkner, Garland, P.O. Box Grant, Hot Springs, Jackson, Lonoke, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Polk, Prairie, Saline, Van Buren, White, and Woodruff Lexington, KY Rest of State $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $76.02 $92.85 $ $ $ $ $ $ $72.89 $89.02 $ $ $ $ $ $ $67.11 $81.96 $ $ Standard 1 Pulaski 2 Arkansas, Clark, Conway, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Hot Springs, Jackson, Lonoke, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Polk, Prairie, Saline, Van Buren, White, and Woodruff 3 Rest of State $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Individual Assurance Company, Life, Health & Accident 1 Zip codes beginning with $ $ $ $ P.O. Box Zip codes beginning with , $ $ $ $ Salt Lake City, UT Standard 1 Zip codes beginning with Page 28 2 Zip codes beginning with , $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Page 29

16 Insurance Company & Contact Informa on Service (Zip code or County) Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan F HD Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N Liberty National Life Insurance Company All Arkansas Zip codes and Coun es $ $ $ $55.00 $ P. O. Box 2612 (35202) Birmingham, AL Loyal American Life Insurance Company 1 Zip code beginning with , P.O. Box Zip code beginning with Austin, TX Standard 1 Zip code beginning with , Zip code beginning with $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Madison National Life Insurance Company 1241 John Q. Hammons Dr. Madison, WI Coun es: Benton, Cleveland, Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Sebas an & Washington Coun es: Arkansas, Ashley, Baxter, Boone, Bradley, Calhoun, Carroll, Chicot, Clark, Clay, Cleburne, Columbia, Conway, Craighead, Cross, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Fulton, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Johnson, Lafaye e, Lawrence, Lee, Li le River, Logan, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Ouachita, Phillips, Pike, Poinse, Polk, Pope, Prairie, Randolph, Sco, Searcy, Sevier, Sharp, St. Francis, Stone, Union, Van Buren, White, Woodruff, & Yell Coun es: Cri enden, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Lonoke, Miller, Perry, Pulaski & Saline $ $ $ $ $72.47 $ $ $ $ $ $78.77 $ $ $ $ $ $86.74 $ Standard Coun es: Benton, Cleveland, Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln Madison, Sebas an & Washington Coun es: Arkansas, Ashley, Baxter, Boone, Bradley, Calhoun, Carroll, Chicot, Clark, Clay, Cleburne, Columbia, Conway, Craighead, Cross, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Fulton, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Johnson, Lafaye e, Lawrence, Lee, Li le River, Logan, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Ouachita, Phillips, Pike, Poinse, Polk, Pope, Prairie, Randolph, Sco, Searcy, Sevier, Sharp, St. Francis, Stone, Union, Van Buren, White, Woodruff, & Yell Coun es: Cri enden, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Lonoke, Miller, Perry, Pulaski & Saline $ $ $ $ $84.21 $ $ $ $ $ $91.53 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Page 30 Page 31

17 Insurance Company & Contact Informa on Service (Zip code or County) Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan F HD Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N Manhattan Life Insurance Company 1 Rest of state Northwest Freeway 2 Zip codes beginning with 720 and 721 Houston, TX Zip codes beginning with 722 and 72002, 72053, 72065, 72076, 72078, 72099, 72103, , 72124, 72135, 72142, 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, 72198, $95.16 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Marquette National Life Insurance Company Standard 1 Rest of state Standard 2 Zip codes beginning with 720 and 721 Zip codes beginning with 722 and 72002, 72053, 72065, 72076, 72078, 72099, , , 72124, 72135, 72142, 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, 72198, Zip Codes beginning with 716,717,719, N. Baylen Street 2 Zip Codes beginning with 718,720,721 Pensacola, FL Zip Codes beginning with SELECT See page 48 for provider list Zip Codes beginning with 1 716,717,719, Zip Codes beginning with 718,720,721 3 Zip Codes beginning with 722 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Medico Insurance Company South 75th Street 1 Omaha, NE Standard 2 1 Zip codes beginning with 716, Zip codes beginning with , Zip codes beginning with 716, Zip codes beginning with , $97.38 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Page 32 Page 33

18 Insurance Company & Contact Informa on Service (Zip code or County) Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan F HD Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N Old Surety Life Insurance Company 1 Zip codes beginning with 722 P.O. Box Zip codes beginning with Oklahoma City, OK Order of United Commercial Travelers of America 3 Rest of State Standard 1 Zip codes beginning with Zip codes beginning with Rest of State 1 Zip codes beginning with 722 P.O. Box Zip codes beginning with 720 and 721 Zip codes beginning with , North Park Street Columbus, OH Standard 1 Zip codes beginning with Zip codes beginning with 720 and Zip codes beginning with , Philadelphia American Life Insurance Company 1 All zip codes except , 755 P.O. Box Zip codes , 755 Houston, TX Standard 1 All zip codes except , Zip codes , 755 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $97.20 $ $ $ $32.40 $ $97.20 $ $ $ $ $36.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $36.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $40.00 $ $ Physicians Mutual Insurance Company Standard 1 Zip codes , Dodge 2 Zip codes Omaha, NE Rest of state Page 34 $ $ $ $ *F Rider $ $ *F Rider $ $ * F Rider $ $74.77 $ $ $78.70 $ $ $ $ $ *The Rider provides a premium discount for as long as this Rider is in force, both before and a er the High Deduc ble Elimina on Date. The premium you pay for the Policy with this Rider will always be less than our standard Plan F policy premium for polices of this form and class where you live. Your premium with or without this Rider is subject to the Premium Changes provision of your policy.* Page 35

19 Insurance Company & Contact Informa on Puritan Life Insurance Company (formerly known as Admiral Life Insurance Company of America) P.O. Box Clearwater, FL QualChoice Life and Health Insurance Company Service (Zip code or County) Zip codes beginning with 722, 72002, 72053, 72065, 72076, 72078, 72099, , , 72124, 72135, 72142, 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, 72198, All other zip codes beginning with 720 and Rest of State Standard 1 Zip codes beginning with 722, 72002, 72053, 72065, 72076, 72078, 72099, 72103, , 72124, 72135, 72142, 72164, 72180, 72183, 72190, 72198, All other zip codes beginning with 720 and Rest of State Standard 1 Service by county P.O. Box Rest of state Li le Rock, AR Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan F HD Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N $ $ $ $ $ $66.74 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $63.71 $ $ $ $99.28 $ $ $ $ $56.43 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $74.08 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $70.71 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $62.63 $ $ $ $95.40 $ $ $92.80 $ $ $ $99.80 Reserve National Insurance Company All Arkansas coun es and zip codes 6100 North West Grand Blvd. 1: Zip codes beginning with , Oklahoma City, OK : Zip codes beginning with Standard All Arkansas coun es and zip codes 1: Zip codes beginning with , : Zip codes beginning with $ $ $ $52.30 $ $ $ $ $ $ $60.10 $ $ $ Standard Life & Accident Insurance Co. Standard 1 Zip codes beginning with 727, 729 One Moody Plaza 2 Zip codes beginning with 718, 723 Galveston, TX Zip codes beginning with , , , $ $ $ $ $ $58.83 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $65.75 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $72.67 $ $ Page 36 Page 37

20 Insurance Company & Contact Informa on Service (Zip code or County) Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan F HD Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins.Co. All Arkansas Zip codes and Coun es $ $ $ One State Farm Plaza Bloomington, IL Standard Security Life Insurance Company Madison Ave. 2 New York, NY Standard Coun es: Benton, Cleveland, Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Sebas an & Washington Coun es: Arkansas, Ashley, Baxter, Boone, Bradley, Calhoun, Carroll, Chicot, Clark, Clay, Cleburne, Columbia, Conway, Craighead, Cross, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Fulton, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Johnson, Lafaye e, Lawrence, Lee, Li le River, Logan, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Ouachita, Phillips, Pike, Poinse, Polk, Pope, Prairie, Randolph, Sco, Searcy, Sevier, Sharp, St. Francis, Stone, Union, Van Buren, White, Woodruff, & Yell Coun es: Cri enden, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Lonoke, Miller, Perry, Pulaski & Saline Coun es: Benton, Cleveland, Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln Madison, Sebas an & Washington Coun es: Arkansas, Ashley, Baxter, Boone, Bradley, Calhoun, Carroll, Chicot, Clark, Clay, Cleburne, Columbia, Conway, Craighead, Cross, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Fulton, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Johnson, Lafaye e, Lawrence, Lee, Li le River, Logan, Marion, Mississippi, Monroe, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Ouachita, Phillips, Pike, Poinse, Polk, Pope, Prairie, Randolph, Sco, Searcy, Sevier, Sharp, St. Francis, Stone, Union, Van Buren, White, Woodruff, & Yell Coun es: Cri enden, Faulkner, Garland, Grant, Lonoke, Miller, Perry, Pulaski & Saline $ $ $ $ $72.47 $ $ $ $ $ $78.77 $ $ $ $ $ $86.74 $ $ $ $ $ $84.21 $ $ $ $ $ $91.53 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Page 38 Page 39

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