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Med Supp Benefits 2010 and Beyond
NEW: Starting June 1, 2010, the types of Medicare Supplement Plans that you can buy will change:
- There will be two new Medicare Supplement Plans offered: Plans M and N.
- Plans E, H, I, J will no longer be available to buy. If you already have or you buy Plan E, H, I, or J before June 1, 2010, you can keep that plan. Contact your plan for more information.
| Med Supp Benefits | A | B | C | D | E3 | F1 | G | H3 | I3 | J1,3 | K | L | M | N |
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| Source: Oregon SHIBA 8/24/09 Volunteer Training Manual: Medigaps and Other Insurance to Supplement Insurance | ||||||||||||||
| Part A Hospital Coinsurance | ||||||||||||||
| Part B Coinsurance | 50% | 75% | ||||||||||||
| Blood | 50% | 75% | ||||||||||||
| Hospice Benefit | 50% | 75% | ||||||||||||
| Skilled Nursing | 50% | 75% | ||||||||||||
| Part A Deductible | 50% | 75% | 50% | |||||||||||
| Part B Deductible | ||||||||||||||
| Part B Excess Charges | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign Travel Emergency | ||||||||||||||
| 2010 out-of-pocket limit | $4,620* | $2,310* | ||||||||||||
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* Once the out of pocket limit is reached plan pays 100% (Note: these are 2009 $ amounts) 1 Plans F and J also offer a high-deductible option. You pay $2,000 (2009 amount) before your coverage begins. 2 Plan N's Part B coinsurance: Beneficiary pays $20 per physician visit & $50 per Emergency Room visit, unless the patient is admitted, before coverage begins. 3 Plans E, H, I and J will no longer be sold after June 1, 2010. Because Med Supp Plans are guaranteed renewable, those who already have them may keep them. |
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