Medicare helps millions of American seniors and disabled people pay medical bills, but there are gaps in the program that still leave beneficiaries vulnerable. Examples are copay’s, deductibles and things that Medicare doesn’t cover at all. Some Medicare recipients buy supplements, sometimes called Medigap plans, in order to protect themselves against these gaps in health coverage.
What doesn’t Medicare cover?
These are examples of some things that Medicare won’t cover at all:
If you aren’t sure if a service that you want is covered, you can visit this handy Medicare coverage search box. Just enter a service, and the system will tell you how it is covered.
What does original Medicare only partially cover?
Even for things that Medicare does cover, it may not cover them at 100 percent.
These are examples for Medicare Part A deductibles and charges:
These are examples of Medicare Part B deductibles and charges:
Are You Concerned About Things Medicare Won’t Pay For?
Medicare is a fantastic benefit program, but it won’t pay for all of your health care costs. Our Trusted Senior Specialists are eager to find an affordable and convenient Medicare health insurance plan to make your own health care costs affordable.