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What Is Medicare Supplement Insurance and What Does It Cover
By Chris Gasparini
Chris Gasparini has been a licensed insurance agent since 2005. He enjoys helping Medicare beneficiaries navigate their options to find the best solution for their unique needs. Chris feels as though ...his work truly helps people. Because he represents multiple insurance companies and plan types, Chris is able to help Medicare beneficiaries find the most cost-effective plan. Every day, he leaves work knowing he did what was right for each and every client he serves.Read more
May 23, 2020
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Benefits |
Medigap Plans |
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| A | B | C | D | F | G | K | L | M | N | ||
| Part A Hospital Co-insurance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 365 Hospital Reserve Days | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Part B co-insurance/co-payment | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 50% | 75% | Yes | Yes | |
| Blood Benefit (first 3 pints) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 50% | 75% | Yes | Yes | |
| Hospice coinsurance/co-pay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 50% | 75% | Yes | Yes | |
| Skilled Nursing Facility coinsurance | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 50% | 75% | Yes | Yes | |
| Part A deductible | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 50% | 75% | 50% | Yes | |
| Part B deductible | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Part B excess charge | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | |
| Foreign Travel Benefit | No | No | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | No | No | 80% | 80% | |
| Out-of-pocket limit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $6,220 | $3,110 | N/A | N/A | |
2021 Data – Table Source
You can click on any of the plan letters above to learn more about the specific plan. Please note the following when referencing the chart above:
- Plan F also offers a high-deductible plan which means before your Medigap plan pays anything, you will pay for Medicare-covered costs up to the deductible of $2,370 in 2021.
- The out-of-pocket limit is the amount you must pay in addition to your yearly Part B deductible before your Medigap plan kicks in and pays 100% of covered services for the rest of the year.
- Out-of-pocket limits reflect 2021 costs.
- Plan N does not pay for the co-payment of up to $20 for some office visits, or up to $50 co-payments for some emergency room visits.
- Medigap plans are standardized in a different way in Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
What Is Medigap?
Medigap is Medicare supplement insurance, which can help pay for healthcare costs that Medicare Parts A and B don’t cover. You will usually have to have Medicare Part A and Part B to buy a Medigap policy. Medigap policies cannot be obtained with Medicare Advantage. Medigap insurance is provided by private health insurance companies such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HealthNet, and Humana. A Medicare supplement policy must follow Federal and state laws. In most states, there are 10 different, standardized Medigap plans available, labeled with letters: A, B, C, D, F, G, K. L, M, and N.
What Are the Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements?
Medicare applicants who are eligible for a Medigap policy must also enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B to receive the benefits of a Medicare supplement health insurance plan. Medigap policies contain an additional monthly premium on top of Medicare Part B. You can discuss your Medicare supplement insurance plan options with one of our licensed sales agents. They can help you sort through the choices to find a plan that best fits your needs.
Is it a Family or Group Plan?
Medigap policies and other Medicare supplement insurance plans are not considered family or group plans. If you’re married, both you and your spouse will need to obtain a Medicare supplement insurance policy to receive the benefits.
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Originally posted on Dec 08, 2020 07:12:01
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