Medicare Supplement Plans

Medicare supplement plans are private insurance plans designed to pay the deductibles and 20% co-insurance that Medicare does not pay for doctor and hospital care.  A Medicare recipient must have both Part A and Part B of Medicare in order to have a Medicare Supplement plan.  In most states, a Medicare recipient may choose from several different supplements labeled Plan A through Plan N.  The premium for a Medicare Supplement s dependent on the amount of benefits in that plan.

Each company sets their own rates for their Medicare Supplement plans.  Every Plan A has the same benefits, every Plan F has the same benefits, etc.

Related Subjects:

Medicare Basics

Medicare Advantage Plans

Medicare Part D