Medicare Supplement Plan A, also referred to as Medigap Plan A, is sometimes overlooked because it has fewer benefits than other Medigap insurance plans.
However, Plan A still covers four of the most common benefits that Medicare beneficiaries typically require.
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Medicare Part A coinsurance and coverage for hospital benefits |
Skilled Nursing Facility Care coinsurance |
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Medicare Part B coinsurance or copayment |
Medicare Part A deductible |
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Blood (first three pints) |
Medicare Part B deductible |
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Hospice Care coinsurance or copayment |
Medicare Part B excess charges |
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Foreign Travel Emergency (up to plan limits) |
To enroll in Medigap Plan A, you must first be enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and also be age 65 or older. You will have a six month enrollment period known as the Medigap Open Enrollment Period that will provide you with a guaranteed issue right to purchase a Medigap plan without going through medical underwriting or being denied coverage because of your health.
At The Benefit Link, we don’t charge an additional amount for our services. We will gladly walk you through the process of finding a Medigap plan that suits your coverage needs.
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