Medicare supplement plans are also called Medigap insurance. Sold by private companies, Medigap coverage pays for health care costs that original Medicare (Plan A and B) doesn’t cover. Medicare pays its share of the Medicare approved amount for services that are covered and then the Medigap policy pays its share. Put simply, a Medigap policy supplements your Plan A and B Medicare benefits.
Important things to know about Medigap policies
- Medigap policies are to supplement A and B plans. You must have Plan A and/or B to get a Medigap policy.
- There is a monthly premium for your policy. You may also have a premium for your Medicare Part B that you pay to Medicare.
- Each person needs their own Medigap policy
- Your Medigap policy is guaranteed renewable, even if you have health issues. Your policy will not be cancelled as long as you pay the premium.
- You cannot get a Medigap policy if you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage health plan (also called Part C).
What Medigap/ Medicare Supplement Plans Cover
Generally a Medicare Supplement Plan will cover:
- The deductible for your Part A Plan and your coinsurance, which is the 20% of the cost that Medicare does not cover.
- Your part of the doctor’s bills for services covered under Part B
- Your coinsurance for Hospice care
- The first three pints of blood, annually
What Medigap/ Medicare Supplement Plans Don’t Cover
Usually they do not cover:
- Long term care to help you with daily living: bathing, dressing, eating or using the bathroom
- Vision care, eyeglasses, dental care or hearing aids
- Private duty nurses
- Prescription drugs or your out of pocket costs for Part D plans
So what Medicare Supplement Plan is best for me?
There are so many things to consider when selecting the right Medicare Supplement Plan. That’s why we are here to help! We know all the plans and can help you find the best one that fits your needs and your budget.
We know:
- What Medicare Supplement Plans offer the most coverage overall
- Which Plans have the most inexpensive premiums
- Which Plans cover skilled nursing facility costs
- Which Plans cover your doctors coinsurance costs
- Which Insurance Companies have great customer service
- Which A-rated Insurance Companies are reputable and have a good reputation for paying claims
Call us today Toll Free at (855) 825-1400. We will help you find the best Medicare Plan for you!
