Medigap Plan C helps cover a variety of out-of-pocket costs, including hospice care and the deductibles and coinsurance for both Medicare Parts A and B.

Medigap Plan C

Medicare supplement Plan C offers coverage for your primary medical expenses above the basic benefits. This plan offers the basic coverage of Plan A and more, however, it does not cover Medicare Part B excess charges as do the more comprehensive Plans F and G.

Plan C provides coverage for the basic benefits, which include hospitalization, medical expenses, and blood coverage for the initial three pints annually. Hospitalization includes coverage for your Medicare Part A coinsurance up to an additional 365 days after Medicare benefits are used up. Medical expenses include paying coinsurance for Medicare Part B, or co-payments for hospital outpatient services.

Plan C also includes Skilled Nursing Facility care, the Part A and B deductibles, and emergency services during travel abroad. Part A hospice care coinsurance or co-payment is also included in Plan C.

Even though Plan C coverage does not include excess charges from Medicare Part B, it does pay all of the approved costs of your services. Under Plan C, coverage is limited to Medicare-approved charges. This means that you may be responsible for paying additional out-of-pocket expenses if your doctor charges more than the Medicare approved amount.

As of January 1, 2020, new Medicare beneficiaries may no longer enroll in Medigap Plan C. Current enrollees can, however, keep their plan.

It can be difficult to determine which plan is right for you, and not all insurance carriers offer all of the Medicare Supplement Plans. Most insurance carriers offer a variety of plans, and our licensed sales agents can help you shop around for the plan that best fits your needs.

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Original Medicare typically only pays for eyeglasses following cataract surgery.

Medicare coverage for eyecare is limited to people who have or are at high risk for certain conditions. Eyeglasses are only covered after cataract surgery.

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Before you sign on the dotted line, you should understand how your insurance policy works. These questions will help.

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Naturopathic medicine is an independent branch of medicine that uses natural and non-invasive methods to treat various conditions and diseases.

Medicare covers two types of naturopathic medicine under very specific conditions: chiropractic care and acupuncture to treat chronic low back pain.

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If Medicaid helps pay for your long-term care, it may be able to recoup costs by selling your home after you pass.

If Medicaid helps pay for your long-term care, the program may sell your home to recoup costs after you pass, assuming you don’t take steps to protect it.

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If you're what Medicare calls a "high earner," you'll likely pay a surcharge for both Part B and Part D.

If your modified adjusted gross income is over $97,000, you'll likely pay higher monthly premiums for Medicare Part B and Part B.

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Whether Medicaid covers dermatology services depends on the state you live in, and the additional Medicaid benefits the state offers.

Dermatology is not one of the federally mandated services that Medicaid must cover. Each state decides whether to include dermatology as a benefit.

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Making time to catch up with a friend or discuss a new show with your spouse isn’t just enjoyable. It’s a workout for your mind.

Talking to someone every day can help with memory, mental flexibility, and self-control.

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Your Social Security benefit is based on your earnings and age at retirement, but the maximum payment you can receive is $4,555 in 2023.

Your Social Security retirement benefit is based on your lifetime average salary as reported to the Social Security Administration over a 35-year period.

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Most beneficiaries can only lose their Medicare coverage if they fail to pay their premiums.

Depending on how you receive your Medicare benefits, there are a few ways you could lose Medicare coverage. However, most can be avoided to prevent gaps in benefits.

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Whether you should enroll in Medicare is based on federal law, not personal preference.

Retirement benefits is one reason so many Americans choose to work for the federal government. But that doesn't mean you don't need to sign up for Medicare.

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You may not contribute to a health savings account (HSA) when you have Medicare, but you can withdraw from one.

A Health Savings Account (HSA) allows you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for medical expenses. However, you cannot contribute to an HSA if you have Medicare.

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Medical necessity is the main qualifier when determining whether a service is covered by Medicare.

Most services associated with hip replacement surgery are covered by Medicare Part A, Part B and Part D, though actual costs can vary.

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While there are many joys to getting older, being the target of scams certainly is not one of them. These scams can come in many forms, including online, over the phone, through the mail, and even in person.

If you're 65+, you probably already know that scammers and con artists target you more than any other demographic. Here's how to avoid them.

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Sometimes, speed really matters. That’s definitely true when someone is having a stroke – the fifth leading cause of death in the country.

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If your doctor thinks it's medically necessary, Medicare typically covers allergy testing.

Medicare covers allergy tests in some cases, but not always. As with most services, much depends on whether the test is considered medically necessary.

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These days, most insurance companies cover a variety of preventive services, such as an annual wellness visit, for one simple reason: they work. These types of screenings help diagnose potential health issues early, while they are easier (and less expensive) to treat. And, if a condition develops between yearly wellness visits, it is less likely to have advanced far, meaning it is also easier to treat.

Part B covers annual Medicare Wellness Visits 100%. This yearly preventive screening includes a complete medical examination and mental health assessment.

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Medicare Advantage plans are a great option for many people, combining the different parts of Original Medicare under one convenient plan. Plus, Medicare Advantage can offer broader coverage than Original Medicare. In fact, some of these extra benefits may surprise you.

Most Medicare Advantage plans go beyond the coverage offered by Original Medicare. Learn more about seven surprising benefits your plan might offer.

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If a natural disaster interfered with your ability to sign up for Medicare, there's a Special Election Period for that.

If you live in an area FEMA declared a disaster or emergency and it interfered with an enrollment period, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

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If you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, you're what's known as dual eligible - and your state Medicaid program will pay your Part B premiums.

While you must enroll in Medicare when you’re eligible to avoid enrollment penalties, you can have both Medicare and Medicaid for coverage and benefits.

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Medicare typically covers care deemed medically necessary by a qualified healthcare provider.

Original Medicare Part A and B cover most services and supplies you need, including prescription drugs, if you require a kidney transplant or dialysis.

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Medigap Plans	A	B	C	D	F	G	K	L	M	N
Part A Hospital Co-insurance	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
365 Hospital Reserve Days	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Part B co-insurance/co-payment	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	50%	75%	Yes	Yes
Blood Benefit (first 3 pints)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	50%	75%	Yes	Yes
Hospice coinsurance/co-pay	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	50%	75%	Yes	Yes
Skilled Nursing Facility coinsurance	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	50%	75%	Yes	Yes
Part A deductible	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	50%	75%	50%	Yes
Part B deductible	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Part B excess charge	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Foreign Travel Benefit	No	No	80%	80%	80%	80%	No	No	80%	80%
Out-of-pocket limit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	$6,940	$3,470	N/A	N/A

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