Medicare Supplemental Insurance

Seniors who need more protection than Medicare can provide, can purchase medicare supplemental insurance.

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Medicare supplemental insurance: the basics works

Medicare supplemental insurance extends Medicare coverage to include the cost of medical services.

There are 10 medicare supplemental insurance plans, varying in cost and coverage.

Medicare supplemental insurance: the details

Medicare supplemental insurance provides coverage for prescription drugs, preventative medicine, hospital stays and skilled care.

Depending on the medicare supplemental insurance plan you choose, the following can be covered:

  • 365 extra days of hospital care
  • 3 pints of blood.
  • The Medicare deductible.
  • The Medicare coinsurance or copayment
  • Costs above the Medicare maximum annual payout
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Foreign Travel Emergency
  • At-Home Recovery
  • Skilled Nursing Coinsurance
  • Preventative Care

Medicare supplemental insurance: eligibility

To be eligible for medicare supplemental insurance you much be enrolled in Medicare Plan B and be 65 years old or disabled.

Medicare supplemental insurance: the quote

Check out policies in your area through eHealthinsurance or Insurecom.

Read through our Medigap chart first so you know which policy you want to purchase.

Next: Compare Medicare supplement insurance

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