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Introduction to Medicare

Cost Basics

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Introduction to Medicare

Medicare Cost Basics

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[[state-start:OR,VI]] Medicare isn't free. And it's important to pay attention to more than just monthly premiums. The amount you'll pay depends on the coverage you choose and the health care services you receive. And don't forget to see if you may qualify for help with your Medicare costs. [[state-end]]
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What is a premium?

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Which costs might I share with Medicare or my plan?
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Which costs do I share with Medicare or my plan?
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Which costs might I share with Original Medicare or my plan?

"Cost sharing" is a term used to describe the way Original Medicare or your plan shares your health care costs with you. Here are the most common types of cost sharing:

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Deductible:

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  1. You pay first, up to the deductible

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  2. Medicare and/or your plan begins to pay

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Depending on the Medicare Supplement insurance plan chosen, this is the amount your plan may help pay after Medicare pays.

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Copayment (copay):

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  1. You pay a fixed amount

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  2. Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug plans: They will be billed for the rest

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Coinsurance:

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The amount you may be required to pay as your share for the cost of a covered service. For example, Medicare Part B pays about 80% of the cost of a covered medical service and you would pay the rest.

There are Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans with low to no coinsurance options. Depending on the plan you choose, you may get help paying the Part A and/or Part B coinsurance amounts.

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Medicare Costs You Could Pay

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Are there plans that limit out of pocket spending each year?

It depends on which type of coverage you have.

Original Medicare (Parts A and B):

No.

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans:

Yes. After you reach the annual out-of-pocket maximum, your plan will pay all your costs for Medicare-covered services for the rest of the period (usually a calendar year). Costs that do not apply to the annual out-of-pocket maximum include premiums, Part D prescription drugs, and extra benefits that are not covered by Original Medicare.

Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plans:

No. But the amount you pay for your prescription drugs depends on the drug payment stage you’re in:

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Are there plans that limit out-of-pocket spending each year?

An out-of-pocket limit is also known as an out-of-pocket maximum. Whether or not there is a limit depends on which type of plan you have.

Original Medicare (Parts A and B):

No. Original Medicare doesn't have an out-of-pocket maximum.

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans:

Yes. Medicare Advantage plans have a limit to how much you'll pay out-of-pocket every year. After you reach the annual out-of-pocket maximum, your plan pays all costs for Medicare-covered services for the rest of the period (usually a calendar year). There are some costs that don't count toward your annual out-of-pocket maximum, such as premiums, Part D prescription drugs, and extra benefits that aren't covered by Original Medicare.

Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plans:

No. Part D plans don't have an out-of-pocket maximum. The amount you pay for your prescription drugs depends on the drug payment stage you're in.

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Are there costs I'll have to pay out of my own pocket? And are there plans that limit out-of-pocket spending each year?

The out-of-pocket maximum is the maximum amount you will pay out-of-pocket in a plan year before your Medicare plan begins to cover 100% of the costs associated with your medical services. Original Medicare does not have an out-of-pocket maximum.

The costs you might have to pay out of your own pocket depend on the type of coverage you have. Some plans, like Medicare Supplement plans, help to limit those out-of-pocket costs.

Original Medicare (Parts A and B):

Original Medicare has no annual out-of-pocket maximum. You might be responsible for the following costs with Original Medicare:

  • Part A premium
  • Part A deductible ($1,484 in 2021) and coinsurance
  • Part B premium
  • Part B deductible ($203 in 2021) plus the coinsurance after the Part B deductible is met and Medicare has paid its share

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans:

Medicare Advantage plans limit how much you'll pay out of pocket every year. After you reach the annual out-of-pocket maximum, your plan will pay all of your costs for Medicare-covered services for the rest of the period (usually a calendar year). Costs that don't apply to your annual out-of-pocket maximum include premiums, Part D prescription drugs, and extra benefits your plan might have that aren't covered by Original Medicare.

Learn more about Medicare Advantage Plan costs

Medicare Supplement insurance plans (Medigap):

Medicare supplement plans are designed to help limit out-of-pocket costs by helping to pay for some of the costs Original Medicare doesn't pay. There are Medigap plan options available with low to no copays. For example, the only out-of-pocket costs associated with Plan G would be your monthly premium and the annual Part B deductible ($203 in 2021). Medigap plans offer peace of mind with predictable out-of-pocket costs. Benefits and costs vary depending on the plan you choose.

Two Medigap plans do have a yearly out-of-pocket limit. These plans, Plans K and L, offer a lower monthly premium than other Medicare supplement plans because they pay a percentage of the coinsurance and you pay the rest. Once you meet the annual out-of-pocket limit, the plans pay 100% of covered services for the rest of the calendar year. Please note that the benefits, if covered, are covered 100% by most plans.

Learn more about Medicare Supplement insurance plan costs  

Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plans:

Part D plans don't have an out-of-pocket maximum. But the amount you'll pay for your prescription drugs depends on the drug payment stage you're in.

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Drug Payment Stages:

Stage 1: Annual Deductible
  • You pay for your prescription drugs until you reach the deductible amount set by your plan.
  • Not all Part D plans have a deductible.
  • If your plan does not have a deductible, your coverage starts with the first prescription you fill.
Stage 2: Initial Coverage
  • You pay a copay or coinsurance and the plan pays the rest.
  • You stay in the initial coverage stage until your total drug costs reach $4,130 in 2021.
Stage 3: Coverage Gap (also called “Donut Hole”)
  • In 2021, you pay:
    • 25% of the costs for brand name drugs
    • 25% of the costs for generic drugs
  • You stay in the coverage gap stage until your total out-of-pocket costs reach $6,550 in 2021.
Stage 4: Catastrophic Coverage
  • You pay a small copay or coinsurance amount.
  • You stay in the catastrophic coverage stage for the rest of the plan year.

Drug Payment Stages:

Stage 1: Annual Deductible
  • Part D plans with a deductible:
    You pay full price for your prescription drugs until you reach the deductible amount.
  • Part D plans without a deductible:
    This doesn't apply. You start with Stage 2: Initial Coverage with the first prescription you fill.
Stage 2: Initial Coverage
  • You pay a copay or coinsurance. Your plan pays the rest.
  • In 2021, you stay in the Initial Coverage stage until your total drug costs reach $4,130.
Stage 3: Coverage Gap (also called "Donut Hole")
  • In 2021, you pay:
    • 25% of the costs for brand name drugs
    • 25% of the costs for generic drugs
  • In 2021, you stay in the Coverage Gap stage until your total out-of-pocket costs reach $6,550.
Stage 4: Catastrophic Coverage
  • You pay a small copay or coinsurance amount.
  • You stay in the Catastrophic Coverage stage for the rest of the plan year.

Drug Payment Stages:

Stage 1: Annual Deductible
  • Part D plans with a deductible:
    You pay full price for your prescription drugs until you reach the deductible amount.
  • Part D plans without a deductible:
    You start with Stage 2: Initial Coverage with the first prescription you fill.
Stage 2: Initial Coverage
  • You pay a copay or coinsurance. Your plan pays the rest.
  • In 2021, you stay in the Initial Coverage stage until your total drug costs reach $4,130.
Stage 3: Coverage Gap (also called “Donut Hole”)
  • In 2021, you pay:
    • 25% of the costs for brand name drugs
    • 25% of the costs for generic drugs
  • In 2021, you stay in the Coverage Gap stage until your total out-of-pocket costs reach $6,550.
Stage 4: Catastrophic Coverage
  • You pay a small copay or coinsurance amount.
  • You stay in the Catastrophic Coverage stage for the rest of the plan year.

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What costs can I expect for 2021?

Depending on which type of coverage you have, your costs may be different.

Original Medicare:

To get an idea of 2021 costs, you can visit Medicare costs at a glance on the Medicare.gov website.

Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement insurance or Medicare Prescription drug plans:

To get an idea of the out-of-pocket costs for each plan offered by UnitedHealthcare, you'll want to check to see which plans are offered in your area.

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What costs can I expect for 2021?

Depending on which type of coverage you have, your costs may be different.

Original Medicare:

To get an idea of 2021 costs, you can visit Medicare costs at a glance on the Medicare.gov website.

Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement insurance or Medicare Prescription drug plans:

It's easy to find the out-of-pocket costs for each plan offered by UnitedHealthcare. Use the link below to find plans where you live. 

Not all plans are available in all areas.

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What are Original Medicare (Parts A and B) costs?

Medicare Part A Costs

Premium:

Most people don't pay a premium for Medicare Part A. You won't pay a premium for Part A if you or your spouse worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years.

Deductible:

You're required to pay a deductible before Medicare Part A starts paying part of your costs.

Coinsurance:

For inpatient hospital and skilled nursing facility stays, you are responsible for any coinsurance after Medicare has paid its share.

Medicare Part B Costs

Premium:

Your monthly premium for Medicare Part B depends on your monthly income.

Deductible:

You're required to pay a deductible before Medicare Part B starts paying part of your costs.

Coinsurance:

Once your deductible is met, Part B generally pays 80% of Medicare-approved costs and you're responsible for the rest.

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What if I need help paying Medicare costs?

You may be eligible for financial assistance to cover your health care expenses—many people who qualify never sign up. So don’t hesitate to apply. Income and resource limits vary by program.

Medicaid:

Provides health care coverage for people and families with limited incomes. It may also include some services not covered by Medicare, like prescription drugs, eye care or long-term care.

Learn more about Medicaid

Medicare Savings Programs:

Help pay Original Medicare (Parts A and B) premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance. You automatically qualify for the Extra Help program (see below) if you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program.

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE):

Combine medical, social and long-term care services for people over the age of 55 who qualify. This program is not available in all states.

Extra Help program:

Helps pay some or all Medicare Part D premiums, deductibles, copays and coinsurance for those who qualify.

Get help with prescription drug costs

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What if I need help paying Medicare costs?

There are several programs that help pay Medicare costs. Unfortunately, many people who qualify never sign up. Don’t hesitate to apply. Income and resource limits vary by program.

Extra Help program:

Helps pay some or all Medicare Part D premiums, deductibles, copays and coinsurance for those who qualify.

Get help with prescription drug costs

Medicaid:

Provides health care coverage for individuals and families with limited incomes. It may also include some services not covered by Medicare, like prescription drugs, eye care or long-term care.

Learn more about Medicaid

Medicare Savings Programs:

Helps pay Original Medicare (Parts A and B) premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance. You automatically qualify for the Extra Help program if you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program.

Find out if you qualify for Medicare Savings Programs

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE):

Combines medical, social and long-term care services for people over the age of 55 who qualify. This program is not available in all states.

Get more information about PACE

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What if I need help paying Medicare costs?

You may be eligible for financial assistance to cover your health care expenses. There are several programs that help pay Medicare costs. Many people who could qualify never sign up, so be sure to apply if you think you might qualify. Don't hesitate to apply. Income and resource limits vary by program.

Extra Help program:

Helps pay some or all Medicare Part D premiums, deductibles, copays and coinsurance for those who qualify.

Learn how to get help with prescription drug costs

Medicaid:

Provides health care coverage for individuals and families with limited incomes. It may also include some services not covered by Medicare, like prescription drugs, eye care or long-term care—at no or low cost. If you have both Medicaid and Medicare, you may be eligible for a Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP).

Learn more about Medicaid and Dual Eligibility

Medicare Savings Programs:

Help pay Original Medicare (Parts A and B) premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance. You automatically qualify for the Extra Help program (see above) if you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program.

Find out if you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE):

Combine medical, social and long-term care services for people over the age of 55 who qualify. This program is not available in all states.

Get more information about PACE

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