Medicare is a great starting point for those over 65 and individuals on Social Security due to disability but it can leave the insured with many out of pocket costs. An inpatient hospital stay has a deductable of almost $1,200 dollars. Most retired people seldom have enough disposible assets to cover many hospital stays. Both Medicare Supplement plans and Medicare Advantage plans can helpreduce your costs. Prescription drug coverage is not included in original Medicare and must be obtained threough a private company. The program is overseen by the federal Medicare program and the plans are referred to as Medicare Part D.
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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.
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Medicare Advantage Plans
When can I enroll into a Medicare Advantage plan, prescription drug plan, or Medicare Supplement plan?
Most individual may start, leave, or change a Medicare Advantage plan (MAPD) or Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) during the Medicare annual enrollment which is October 15 through December 7. These changes become effective January 1.
Most Medicare supplement plans are available for enrollment throughout the year although prospects must remember that they may not be able to leave their Medicare Advantage plan until January 1.
For more information about other enrollment time frames, click here.
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