If you are nearing eligibility, it may be helpful to have Medicare explained.
Here is what Original Medicare (Parts A and B) is for as well as a few Medicare insurance plans that you may find necessary to add.
Cancer plans are insurance policies that supplement your current health plan to help cover the cost of hospital stays, chemotherapy, and other types of cancer treatment.
Medicare Supplements, also known as Medigap, are insurance policies that help you pay the coinsurance and copayments Original Medicare requires of you.
There are 10 plans lettered A through N that each cover a different percentage of your out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare.
Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Medicare Part C, are insurance plans that take over for your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage while providing additional benefits you would not receive through Medicare alone.
Medicare Part D is an insurance plan that helps pay for your prescription medication.
Original Medicare does not come with this kind of coverage. You’ll have to purchase a standalone plan or receive it through a Medicare Advantage plan.
Not sure what Medicare insurance you would need and would like to compare options?
Our licensed Medicare insurance agents can help you do that while educating you on what is available in your area.
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