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This page explains CA Medicare Supplement additional benefits help. As well as having the core benefits a Medicare Supplement can also have further coverages. The additional benefits a plan can have must be in one of the ten possible benefit combinations allowed by the federal government. These possible combinations of benefits are called Plan A through Plan F. Paying for at-home recovery. This pays for at-home assistance with the activities of daily living (ADLs) while as long as person qualifies for Medicare home health care benefits. This coverage pays for up to a certain amount per visit by the provider and has an annual maximum. Paying the Medicare Part A deductible per benefit period. Paying the Medicare Part A coinsurance for the 21st to the 100th day of care in a skilled nursing facility. The additional benefits a plan may offer are: Covering 80% of the billed charges for emergency treatment, physician services and other medical services received in a foreign country that is medically necessary. The care must begin within 60 days of leaving the United States. This benefit has a $250 deductible and is also subject to a $50,000 lifetime maximum benefit. This treatment has to be a type of care that would be covered by Medicare if the care been received in the U.S. Paying the Medicare Part B deductible. Paying the Medicare Part B excess charges. Depending on the plan selected, this coverage may be either at 80% or 100%. Covers 50% of outpatient prescription medication costs. There is a deductible on this coverage and there is also a limit on how much the plan will pay in a given year. Pays for a variety of preventive care services not covered by Medicare. There is an annual limit on this coverage. It is also possible for additional benefits to be offered in Medicare Supplement policies, but these additional benefits must be approved by the state insurance commissioner. With over 20 years experience assisting people in California with their Medicare Supplement needs we will help you as well. Let us analyze your needs, and assist you with getting insurance. Are you confused by the complexity of Medicare Supplements? With the large amount of information it is easy to have difficulty finding the answers you need. Don't waste your precious time trying to find which plan is right for you. We have the answers. |