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The purpose of this page is to explain California Medicare Supplement Plan C benefits advice. With the different Medicare Supplements available in California choosing which one is correct for an individual. Factors like whether an individual takes prescriptions and the general state of their health influence which plan is the most appropriate. The benefits provided by the different plans varies widely. It is a good idea to consult a licensed Medicare Supplement professional when choosing a plan. All currently sold Medicare Supplement policies must cover a minimum set of benefits. These minimum benefits are called the Medicare Supplement core benefits. A Plan C Medicare Supplement offers the core benefits and more. The Plan C Medicare Supplement benefits are: Paying the Part A coinsurance amount for the 61st day of hospitalization through the 90th day of hospitalization. Paying the Medicare Part A coinsurance amount for the 60 lifetime reserve days. Paying the Medicare Part A hospital expenses after all Medicare Part A hospital benefits have been used up. Paying the cost of the first three pints of blood under both Part A and Part B. Paying the Part B co-payments for Medicare approved charges. Paying the Medicare Part A deductible per benefit period. Paying the Medicare Part A co-payments for the 21st to the 100th day of care in a skilled nursing facility. 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 care has to be a type of treatment that would be covered by Medicare had the care been received in the U.S. Covering the Medicare Part B deductible. It is possible for additional benefits to be offered in Medicare Supplement plans, but these additional benefits must be approved by the state insurance commissioner. With over twenty years experience assisting people in California with their Medicare Supplement requirements we can assist you as well. Allow us to analyze your requirements, and assist you with getting insurance. Medicare is a extremely complicated topic. There is an overwhelming amount of information out there about Medicare. Finding the information you want can be a tedious and time consuming undertaking. Let us get you the information you need to know. |