Medicare Supplemental Policies
Medicare, Medicare Supplemental policies, Medicare advantage plans, Part D coverage- do these phrases sound familiar to you? Roughly three months before you turn 65, you become overwhelmed with all of the mail and phone calls received inquiring about your knowledge of Medicare and what you plan to do. Sometimes it becomes so frustrating you just want to throw your hands up and give up! Fortunately, there is no need to do that. I will make it very easy to understand the Medicare program, what it covers and what is doesn’t, and what your rights and options are as far as secondary coverage is concerned.
Medicare is a government-run healthcare system put in place to cover 80% of all citizens, 65 and older, doctor and hospital bills, leaving you with the remainder of 20%. However, that’s not the only gap Medicare leaves you to cover. There is a Part A hospital deductible of $1132 for every 60 day benefit period. Also, there is an annual Part B doctor deductible of $162. Finally, there are Part B Excess charges that involve a 15% charge on you beyond what Medicare covers if you decide to use certain notorious doctors and surgeons that have that ability. It’s important to understand all of these gaps as to ensure you make the right decision for you and your family.
Medicare supplemental policies are designed to do just that. There are different letter plans with medicare supplemental policies, all relating to different amounts of coverage. All medicare supplemental policies have a nationwide network so that you are able to use any doctor or hospital in the continental United States. Furthermore, with a medicare supplemental policy, you do not need a referral to see specialists, which is very important as we age. The letter plans range from A to N, the most comprehensive medicare supplemental policy being Plan F. Plan F covers every disparity Medicare leaves, including the 20% of all doctor and hospital bills, the Part A hospital deductible, the Part B hospital deductible, and even the Part B Excess charges. The only bill you’re responsible for is the affordable monthly premium. As far medicare supplemental policies are concerned, Plan F is the best way to go!
Related Links
Free Medicare Supplement QuoteMedicare and you handbook (PDF)
Medicare.gov
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