Medicare Changes 2017
Medicare Changes 2017
If you're looking for answers to your Medicare questions, look no further. Today, I am going to write about the Medicare changes for 2017. This may stir up some additional questions in your mind. Please give us a call and one of our licensed advisors will be happy to answer any and all of your questions! Our number is (877) 759-5760.
Each year, Medicare costs go up. The good thing is, if you have a Medicare Supplement plan, your plan benefits will match the cost increase accordingly. Medicare covers 80% of allowable charges. So what does this remaining 20% look like? The following costs give you a high level overview of what you are responsible for when you have Medicare only.
Part A
Part A is your hospital coverage. Deductible: $1,316 per benefit period Days 1-60: $0 Days 61-90: $329 per day Days 91-150: $658 per day
Skilled Nursing Facility
Days 1-20: $0
Days 21-100: $164.50
Days 101 and beyond: all costs
Part B
Part B is your medical insurance which includes doctor's visits, x-ray services, outpatient services, durable medical equipment, etc. Coinsurance: 20% Deductible: $183 annually Excess Charges: Up to 15% more than Medicare's approved charge when provider does not take assignment.
Medicare Supplement Coverage
One option to help cover these costs and the annual Medicare Changes is by obtaining Medicare Supplement coverage. There are 10 plans to choose from, but the most popular plans are plans F, G, & N. I would highly recommend looking into Plan G and our advisors can explain why I recommend that plan over the Plan F.
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