Minimum requirements for the core Medicare Supplement Plan A

Medicare Supplement Plan A helps cover a few of the out-of-pocket costs that Original Medicare doesn’t pay for. Of all Medigap plans, Medigap Plan A covers the least amount of benefits. However, one of the benefits it does cover is one that could cost you the most out of pocket.

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Medicare Supplement Plan A – Core Policy Benefits

Medigap Plan A has the least amount of benefits, it only covers what is considered the core policy benefits. Core policy benefits are covered under all Medicare Supplement plans. Meaning, there are more benefits Plan A doesn’t cover than there are benefits that it does cover.

What Doesn’t Medigap Plan A Cover?

Some benefits Medicare Supplement Plan A doesn’t cover, that other Medigap plans do, include the Part A deductible, Part B deductible, Skilled Nursing Care coinsurance, excess charges, and foreign travel emergency coverage.

Who Medigap Plan A is Ideal For

  1. Those looking for a lower monthly premium
  2. People who aren’t concerned about out of pocket hospital costs
  3. Those who do not travel outside the United States

Medicare Supplement Plan A Coverage Chart for 2022

Minimum requirements for the core Medicare Supplement Plan A

How Much Does Medigap Plan A Cost?

The average cost of Medicare Supplement Plan A is around $110-$180 per month. There are varying factors that influence your monthly premium.

Medigap Plan A for Those Under 65

If you’re on Medicare due to a disability, you may find that Medicare Supplement Plan A is one of the few Medigap plans available to you in your state. However, you’ll find that in most cases, the premium for Medigap Plan A to those under 65 will be at least double, if not triple, what it would be for someone over 65.

This is due to most beneficiaries on disability having higher medical costs than someone who ages into Medicare at 65.

Those collecting SSDI benefits are the only individuals who get a 2nd Open Enrollment Period window to enroll without having to answer health questions. When they turn 65, they use this window to then enroll in a Medigap plan at that time.

Are Medigap Plan A and Medicare Part A the Same Thing?

Whenever you mention a Part of Medicare, you are referring to Original Medicare. When talking about a Medicare Plan letter, you are referring to Medicare Supplement plans.

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Medicare Part A is your inpatient Medicare coverage, Medigap Plan A is supplemental coverage that will pay for some out-of-pocket expenses your Part A doesn’t cover.

FAQs

What does Medicare Supplement Plan A cover?

As well as covering the coinsurance for Part A and Part B, Medigap Plan A covers the first three pints of blood and hospital costs up to 365 days after Original Medicare benefits are used up. This plan includes the most basic benefits.

In which Medicare Supplemental policies are the core benefits found?

All Medicare supplemental policies cover the core policy benefits, including Medicare Supplement Plan A. In fact, Medigap Plan A ONLY covers the core policy benefits.

How many pints of blood will be paid for by Medicare Supplement core benefits?

Medicare Supplement core policy benefits will pay for the first three pints of blood.

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