An Overview of AARP Medicare Supplement Plans

Benefits of AARP Medicare Plans 

AARP plans come with a slew of features and advantages.

• All 50 states are covered.
• Use any Medicare-accepting physician. Included in this is your present physician.
• A referral to another doctor isn’t necessary if it’s something you require.
• You cannot have your insurance policy terminated or have your premiums raised due to health issues.
• Prescription drug expenditures can be reduced by adding a Medicare Part D supplement plan.

A Look at AARP Supplement Plans

UnitedHealthcare‘s AARP supplement programs can be found here. Be aware that state-by-state variations exist in terms of coverage, coinsurance, copays, and deductibles. There are a wide variety of options available:

• Plan A
• Plan B
• Plan C
• Plan F
• Plan G
• Plan K
• Plan L
• Plan N

Plan A

Medicare Part A Hospital Services:

• You are responsible for the $1,556 Part A deductible in the first 60 days of your hospital stay. The cost of the lodging and board, as well as the usual nursing expenses, are all included in this package.
• For days 61 to 90, the plan covers the $389 per day that Medicare does not. Using your 60 lifetime reserve days, you’ll pay $778 per day for days 91 and beyond.
• Once the lifetime reserve days have been spent, Medicare will pay for any eligible expenses that it would not otherwise cover. After the 365 days have elapsed, you are responsible for all charges that were previously covered by Plan A or Medicare.
• If you need a blood transfusion, the first three pints of blood you get are covered. Outpatient medications and inpatient respite care during hospice care are also covered by this benefit.

For Medicare Part B, there are medical services:

• Approximately 80% of your healthcare costs are covered once you pay the $233 Part B deductible to Medicare. Plan A covers the remaining 20% of the bill. Inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services and supplies, as well as physical and speech therapy, diagnostic testing, blood, and durable medical equipment, are all included. Outpatient service is included.

Plan B

Medicare Part A Hospital Services:

• For the first 60 days of hospitalization, you are responsible for paying a deductible of $1,556. As a result, it’s essentially Plan A.
• For days 61 to 90, pays the $389 per day that Medicare does not fund. Plan B pays $389 per day while using the 60 lifetime reserve days for days 91 and beyond. After the lifetime reserve days have been spent, Plan B will continue to cover 100 percent of qualified charges for an additional 365 days. After that, you’ll be on your own for everything.
• If you’ve been in the hospital for at least three days and enter an approved facility within 30 days of leaving the hospital, you’ll be covered for the first 20 days of your stay in a skilled nursing facility. For days 21 through 100, Plan B pays up to $194.50 per day for skilled nursing care. After day 100, you are responsible for all skilled nursing care charges.
• If you ever require a blood transfusion, this plan will pay for the first three pints. All outpatient medications and in-patient respite care co-payments and coinsurance are covered by hospice care for Medicare beneficiaries.

For Medicare Part B, there are medical services.

• Approximately 80% of your healthcare costs are covered once you pay the $233 Part B deductible to Medicare. Plan B takes care of the remaining 20%. Inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services and supplies, as well as physical and speech therapy, diagnostic testing, blood, and durable medical equipment, are all included. Outpatient service is included.

Plan C

Medicare Part A Hospital Services:

• Part A deductibles of $1,556 for the first 60 days, $389 for days 61 to 90, and $778 for days 91 and beyond are covered using 60 days of lifetime reserve. If you’ve used up all of your lifetime reserve days, you’re covered for all eligible expenses for the next 365 days.
• Days 21 to 100 of care at a skilled nursing facility are covered up to $194.50 a day. After day 100, you are responsible for all skilled nursing care charges.
• If you ever require a blood transfusion, this plan will pay for the first three pints. It pays for any outpatient medications or inpatient respite care that Medicare may require while the patient is receiving hospice care.

For Medicare Part B, there are medical services.

• The $233 Part B deductible is covered, and then the remaining 20% of healthcare costs are covered.
• Three pints of blood and the $233 deductible for Part B of Medicare are covered, as well as 20 percent of the remaining costs.
• The $233 Part B deductible for durable medical equipment is covered, and then 20% of the remaining costs are paid by the insurance company.
• After you’ve spent the first $250 in a calendar year for emergency care outside the United States during the first 60 days of travel, you’ll be covered for 80% of the charges deemed necessary. This is limited to a $ 50,000-lifetime limit.

Plan F

UnitedHealthcare’s most comprehensive supplement plan is Plan F. All of the items covered by Plan C are included in this plan. In contrast, it pays for all of Part B’s overage charges in excess of the allowed levels.

Plan G

Plan G encompasses practically all of Plan C’s features. Then then, there are a few nuances to be aware of. The $233 deductible for Part B is included in Plan G.

• Medical expenses
• Blood
• Durable medical equipment

While Plan C requires you to pay 100% of the Part B excess costs, Plan B pays 100% of the Part B excess charges above-permitted amounts.

Plan K

Plan K is similar to Plan C, but it only covers half of some costs, rather than the full amount. Out-of-pocket expenses are restricted ($6,220 in 2021). For the balance of the calendar year, the plan will cover 100% of your covered medical expenses.

Medicare Part A Hospital Services:

• Plan K covers only half of the $1,556 Part A deductible (or $778). It pays up to $97.25 per day, instead of $194.50, for skilled nursing facility care from days 21 to 100.
• If you need a blood transfusion, it only covers half of the cost of the first three pints. Only half of the payment or coinsurance for outpatient medications and inpatient respite care is covered under hospice care.

For Medicare Part B, there are medical services:

• Plan K, unlike Plan C, does not cover the $233 deductible for Part B. Plan C, on the other hand, only pays for roughly 10% of the healthcare costs that Medicare typically pays at 80%, compared to Plan C’s 20%.
• The expenditures of medical treatment, inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services and supplies, physical and speech therapy, tests, blood, and durable medical equipment are all included in this category of expenses. therapy.

Plan L

However, Plan L pays just 75% of some costs, rather than 100%, like Plan C. A $3,000 out-of-pocket maximum ($3,110) applies to both Plan K and this option as well. When a person reaches their yearly deductible, the insurance company will pay 100% of their covered medical expenses for any remaining months of the year.

Medicare Part A Hospital Services:

• Part A’s $1,556 deductible is only covered by Plan L to the tune of 75% ($1,167). Care in a skilled nursing facility can cost up to $145.86 per day instead of $194.50 for days 21 to 100.
• Even if you need a transfusion or three pints of blood, your copay or coinsurance for outpatient medications and inpatient respite care will only cover 75% of the expense.

For Medicare Part B, there are medical services.

• Plan L, unlike Plan C, does not cover the $233 deductible for Part B. Plan C, on the other hand, only covers roughly 15 percent of the healthcare costs that Medicare is supposed to cover at 80 percent. Physical and speech therapy, tests, blood, and medical equipment are all included in these expenses, as are doctor services.

Plan N

Both Plan G and Plan N have a few notable differences. While Medicare normally covers about 80%, Plan N covers costs that are more than $20 each office visit and $50 per emergency department visit, instead of 20% of the permitted amounts for Part B remaining approved medical expenses. If you are admitted to a hospital and the ER visit is covered by Medicare Part A, the $50 copay may be waived.

Plan G, on the other hand, covers 100% of Part B’s excess expenses, whereas Plan N pays nothing.

Eligibility Requirements 

Three months before turning 65, you can sign up for Medicare. To be eligible for Medicare supplemental insurance, you must be enrolled in both Parts A and B of the Medicare program.

If you get Social Security benefits, you are automatically enrolled in Medicare and don’t have to do anything else. In order to purchase a Medigap policy, you must first enroll in Medicare Part B for at least six months prior to the start of your open enrollment period. You must also be over the age of 65 to participate.

Because of the open enrollment period, insurers are not allowed to charge you more for a Medicare supplement plan than they would charge someone who did not have a preexisting health condition.

Is an AARP Plan Right for You?

If you’re worried about the expense of copays, coinsurance, and deductibles that aren’t covered by Medicare, an AARP plan may be just what you need. In order to enroll in AARP supplementary plans, you must first become an AARP member. The AARP application can be completed online.

If you have any additional questions concerning AARP‘s supplement programs, feel free to get in touch with the organization.