Plan L utilizes different divisions of cost for items and services than most of the supplement plans. You will have to pay some expenses yourself for some covered services (a deductible) until you meet the yearly cap. After you hit the yearly limit, your Plan L policy pays for the Medicare copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles until the end of the year. Excess charges from your physician, which surpass the amount Medicare will pay for a certain service, aren’t covered and don’t qualify for the out-of-pocket spending cap. You are responsible for financing excess charges. The amount that you are responsible for may increase or vary from year to year.
Specifically included with Plan L benefits, coinsurance for Part A and expenses after your hospital benefits end are covered 100%. Medicare Preventive Care coinsurance for Part B is also covered for 100% of the Medicare-approved amount. The copay or coinsurance for Medicare Part B is covered 75% for services other than preventative. Also covered at 75% are the skilled nursing facility service and hospice care coinsurance or copay and the Medicare Part A Deductible. Blood coverage is also covered at 75% after the first 3 pints.
There are services and benefits not covered under Plan L. The Part B deductible is not covered. Any excess charges, as explained above, are also your responsibility. Emergency coverage for travel abroad is not included with this plan, so be aware of this when traveling. Recovery at home benefits are also not included in Plan L.
Not all providers offer all Medigap Supplement Plans. It can also be difficult to determine which plan is right for you. Our trained specialists can help you find the plan that best fits your needs and budget. Most insurance carriers offer a variety of plans, so our specialists can help you shop around for the best price.
