Medicare Supplement Plan A (Medigap Plan A) – 2024
UPDATED Oct. 27, 2023. Medicare Supplement Plan A, also known as Medigap Plan A, is often referred to as the Basic Supplemental Insurance Plan. Like all Medigap plans, Medicare Supplement Plan A is standardized, i.e., its benefits are the same no matter which insurance company offers it. Price for this plan, however, may vary significantly.
All insurance companies selling Medigap policies must offer Plan A.
Medicare Supplement Plan A benefits include:
- Medicare Part A coinsurance, plus 365 additional days after Medicare benefits end.
- Medicare Part B coinsurance (20% of Medicare-approved expenses) or copayment.
- The first 3 pints of blood.
- Hospice Care coinsurance/ copayment.
Medicare Supplement Plan A benefits do NOT include:
- Skilled Nursing Facility Care coinsurance (20% that Medicare does not pay).
- Part A Deductible: $1,632 per benefit period in 2024.
- Part B Deductible: $240 per year in 2024.
- Medicare Part B Excess Charges (Doctor’s charge above the Medicare-approved amount).
- Foreign Travel Emergency – Medicare coverage outside of the US.
When is Medigap Plan A the right choice?
Medicare Supplement Plan A offers only the basic coverage; therefore its price is more affordable compared to any other plan. Enroll in this plan if you prefer to have only critical benefits, and are prepared to assume the remaining risk. For some, this plan is the right choice.
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