The benefits of Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan M are the same as those of Medigap Plan D, with the exception that you must pay half of the Medicare Part A deductible with Plan M. (while Medigap Plan D covers the entire Part A deductible).
Since Medicare Supplement insurance policies are standardized, any plan with the same letter designation will have the same coverage regardless of where you purchase the policy. In other words, a Medigap Plan M policy purchased in Nevada has the same benefits as one purchased in Texas. (Prices and availability of plans can vary.)
Plan M is a Medicare Replacement Insurance program that protects you if you don't have adequate coverage
The following expenses and benefits are protected by Medigap Plan M:
After Original Medicare benefits have been expended, Part A hospital coinsurance and hospital expenses will be paid for up to an additional 365 days.
Part A is a coinsurance or copayment for hospice care.
Copayment or coinsurance charge for Part B
For a medical operation, the first three pints of blood are necessary.
Coinsurance for professional nursing facility (SNF) treatment
Part A deductible costs are compensated to the tune of 50%.
Emergency coverage for international travel accounts for 80% of the total (up to plan limits)
The Medicare Part B deductible and excess costs are not covered by Medigap Plan M. Excess charges under Part B are expenses that are not included in the Medicare-approved fee. For example, assume the maximum charge allowed by Medicare for a specialist appointment is $100, but the provider refuses to accept that amount and instead charges an additional 15%. In this case, Medicare will pay 80% of the allowable fee, resulting in a payment of $80 to the physician. The recipient is responsible for not only the remaining $20, but also the extra 15% tax — an additional $15, for a gross out-of-pocket expense of $35.
There is no out-of-pocket cap for Medigap Plan M, which means you are responsible for any expenses not covered by Original Medicare or Medigap Plan M. When a Medigap plan has an out-of-pocket spending cap, that ensures that if you've spent that much on out-of-pocket expenses and your annual Part B deductible, the plan will cover all covered services for the remainder of the calendar year.
It's important to understand that getting a Medicare Supplement insurance plan may be simpler at some times of the year than at others.
Plan M is a Medicare Supplement insurance plan that you can compare to other Medicare Supplement insurance policies.
Plan M from Medigap may not be accessible in all states or parts of states.
Our Medigap plan finder invites you to compare Medigap Plan M's benefits to those of other Medicare Replacement insurance policies to see the one better meets your needs.
