If you are looking for budgeting your medical costs, see any doctor or specialists with no referrals and according to the plan, no co-pays or deductibles, then you need a Medicare Supplement. A Medicare supplement is secondary private insurance designed to cover the gaps in Medicare. A Medicare Supplement is a federally standardized Medigap plan offered in all states. The Medicare supplement will cover the healthcare services and supplies after original Medicare. For reliable up-front coverage that you can depend on.
Let us help you understand how a Medicare supplement works by explaining basic Original Medicare first.
1. When already collecting Social Security.
- Your enrollment is automatic, and the card arrives in the mail.
2. When not collecting Social Security.
- Our National Social Security Advisor can sign you up by appointment in the comfort of our office.
- You can personally visit the local Social Security office.
- You can enroll by calling Social Security at 1800-772-1213.
- Sign up on line at SSA.gov
- First 60 days of hospital stay Medicare pays all but $1,632
- The first 20 days of skilled nursing facility care are covered 100%
- Hospice care
1. Covers 80% of Medicare Approved services
2. Medical Expenses such as physician’s services, surgical services and supplies, diagnostic tests, durable medical equipment.
*It can be higher depending on income levels
- Prices vary by county, depending on the plan.
- Co-pays apply depending on the plan.
1. Coverage Gap begins when you and your drug plan spent $5,030.
- Tiers 1 and 2 don’t count towards the deductible
- Tiers 3,4,5 have higher co-pays depending on the plan.
2. Catastrophic coverage begins after you have spent $8,000.
The decisions you make can impact your health care coverage for a long time and in some cases, permanently. Let us help you find a plan that meets your expectations.
Call us to have an experienced agent guide you through this confusing process.