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Downwinder

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5. The $100 is for basic Medicare Part B.

Reply to KC (Reply #4)

Fri May 9, 2014, 11:46 PM

May 2014

Supplemental Insurance covers costs over and above what Medicare covers. The plans are regulated by Medicare and are offered by most of the major health insurance companies.

To Find a Medigap Policy in Your Area:
https://www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/questions/medigap-home.aspx

You also need prescription coverage. It can be a separate Part "D" policy or included in the supplemental plan. Some of the supplemental plans also include vision and hearing. There can be a penalty assessed if you do not enroll in a plan when first eligible.

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A question about Medicare and secondary coverage. I have Medicare. Not Advantage. [View all] Lint Head May 2014 OP

I have Medigap and have never paid a copay. Downwinder May 2014 #1

What do you KC May 2014 #2

Pay $202 a month to an insurance co. Downwinder May 2014 #3

Thank you KC May 2014 #4

The $100 is for basic Medicare Part B. Downwinder May 2014 #5

Thank you for KC May 2014 #6

There are also several income based programs for extra help Downwinder May 2014 #7

I strongly advise against the free medicare supplement by AARP/UHC ellenrr May 2014 #8

and good luck with your knee replacement. A friend had both knees ellenrr May 2014 #9

Thank you so much. I have a lot of anxiety about surgery. Lint Head May 2014 #10

yes, I can imagine. Surgery is always scary. My doctor ellenrr May 2014 #11

Thanks. I do meditate occasionally. I've had issues with my knee for several years but the last Lint Head May 2014 #12

I'm using a cane too. ellenrr May 2014 #13

I don't mined at all. I have osteoarthritis. 88% of the population will get it. It Lint Head May 2014 #15

yes it seems that a lot of people have arthritis. ellenrr May 2014 #16

What additional coverage is best for you SheilaT May 2014 #14

thanks for this. I will look into Humana. ellenrr May 2014 #17

When I was getting ready to sign up I actually phoned SheilaT May 2014 #19

thinking about this last nite, I think that aarp/uhc is also my drug plan ellenrr May 2014 #20

I only have the basic Medicare plans A and B. RebelOne May 2014 #18

check if your state has this-- ellenrr May 2014 #21

Thanks. I'll check it out. n/t RebelOne May 2014 #22

I checked to see who I got it thru ellenrr May 2014 #24

You've brought up another important point. SheilaT May 2014 #23