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Get Medicare Supplement Insurance Sacramento, California.  4 Important Tips.

 

Buying Medicare Supplement coverage can be a daunting task.  Getting this right is a key factor in ensuring long-term financial stability.  So, where to begin?  What exactly are Medicare Supplement plans?  Which plan would be best for me?  How do I qualify?  What are the costs?

When it comes to lifestyle amenities, Sacramento has just about everything.  However, when it comes to finding assistance with health insurance, things are somewhat sparse.  There are not a lot of capable Medicare Supplement experts that are intimately familiar with Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage options in the Sacramento region.  The good news is - we are, and are happy to assist.

 

Interesting Sacramento Facts
Sacramento was not the first capital of California.  There were five others, including Monterey, San Jose, Vallejo, Benicia, and San Francisco.  Sacramento was the capital by 1862, but a fire destroyed the capital building and for a brief period the capital was temporarily San Francisco.

4 Important tips when choosing a Medicare Supplement Plan in Sacramento, California.


1.  Do not procrastinate.

When it comes to choosing the right supplement plan (sometimes referred to as Medigap Plans), the sooner you can begin the process the better.  The first thing you should do is confirm that you are actually eligible to purchase a Medicare Supplement Plan.  There is a bit more to being eligible for Medicare supplement coverage than simply turning 65.  For starts, you will need to be enrolled in both Part A, and Part B of Medicare.  If you are not certain if you are enrolled, or you do not know how to get enrolled, Please give us a call.  We can help.
If you are eligible, there is an initial enrollment period of seven months. It begins 3 months before your 65th birthday.  This open enrollment period is the best time to get your Medicare Supplement policy.


Good to know:  Ask for a discount.  You can potentially reduce the cost of your medical bills by asking for a discount upfront.  It may seem unconventional, but many hospitals and practitioners offer certain discounts for which you may be eligible.  For example, some hospitals are part of networks that will reduce your medical bills by a certain percentage if you pay over the phone.  More often than not, these discounts are only available to consumers who ask for them.  Depending on your economic status or the price of your procedure, some medical facilities offer additional discounts that can be paired with your medical insurance to substantially reduce the cost of your procedure.  For example, it's not uncommon for hospitals to offer discounts of up to thirty percent for qualifying customers.

Even if you don't find a discount related to your particular situation, your doctor or hospital may provide you with valuable information about discounts you can use in the future.

2.  Thoroughly review your options.

Medicare supplement plans are designated by letters of the alphabet (A-N).  Each plan option provides a specific level of coverage benefits for medical fees not covered by Medicare.  Give us a call to find out more about specific benefit information for every Medicare supplement plan type.


3.  Know your long-term budget.

There are 10 different Medicare Supplement plans in the market.  These plans are standardized.  This means the plan benefits of any specific plan type are the same - no matter which insurance company you purchase the plan from.  For example: A Medicare supplement G plan purchased from Aetna, will provide the same benefit coverage as an G plan purchased from AARP.)
Price however, is a different story.  The price of plans can vary significantly depending upon where you live, and which insurance company you choose.  Whichever plan you choose for your insurance needs, it must comfortably fit into your budget.


Good to know:  If you have outstanding medical bills, negotiate a payment plan.  Making a payment plan helps you to reduce the upfront cost of your medical bills.  Often, you may be able to work out reduced costs or debt forgiveness with your healthcare provider.  In these cases, you won't be expected to pay the full price of your medical bill.  This also allows you to keep your outstanding medical debt from hitting your credit report.  For consumers interested in protecting their credit and paying their medical bills in a more effective manner, payment plans with debt forgiveness or reduced charges serve as an effective alternative to traditional or standard options.

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Mercy General Hospital
4001 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95819
Telephone: (916) 453-4545
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4.  Get in touch with a specialist.

Contacting a Medicare Supplement Plan specialist is the best way to find out about all the Medicare insurance plan options that are available to you.  JustHealthplans.com insurance specialists are happy to assist.  Insurance carriers we work with include:  Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, Mutual of Omaha, AARP, and more.

 

Medicare Supplement Plan Benefit Comparison

Benefits Medicare Supplement Plans
  A B C D F* G K L M N
                     
Medicare Part A Deductible No 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 75% 50% 100%
Medicare Part B Deductible No No 100% No 100% No No No No No
Medicare Part A coinsurance and hospital costs up to an additional 365 days after Medicare benefits are exhausted 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Medicare Part B coinsurance or copayment 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 75% 100% 100%**
First three pints of blood 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 75% 100% 100%
Medicare Part A hospice coinsurance or copayment 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 75% 100% 100%
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) coinsurance No No 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 75% 100% 100%
Medicare Part B Excess Charges No No No No 100% 100% No No No No
Foreign Travel Emergency (Up to Plan Limits) No No 80% 80% 80% 80% No No 80% 80%
Out-of-Pocket Limit*** None None None None None None $5,240 $2,620 None None

*Plan F is also has a high-deductible option.  The F high deductible plan pays for all Medicare-covered expenses after you meet a $2240 annual deductible.
**Office copay exceptions: Some office visits may require a copayment of up to $20.  Emergency room visits may require a copayment of up to $50.
***Plan pays 100% of covered Medicare costs for the remainder of the calendar year once the out-of-Pocket limit is reached.



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