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Medicare 101:
Understanding
Your Benefits
Courtney Hedderman
AARP
222 N LaSalle St, Suite 710
Chicago, IL 60601
312/458-3624
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Agenda
INTRODUCTION
In this session, you will learn about:
Medicare Basics
Medicare Choices
Resources and Tools
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What is Medicare?
BASICS
People 65+
People under 65 with certain disabilities
People of any age with end-stage renal disease
A federal health insurance program for:
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What You’re Responsible For
BASICS
Monthly premiums
Deductibles
Coinsurance
Copayments
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CHOICES
Medicare Choices
Parts A & B
Part D (if you want
prescription drug coverage)
Part C
Combines Parts A, B, & D
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The Different Parts of Medicare
BASICS
Part A (Hospital Insurance)
Part B (Medical Insurance)
Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage)
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Part A – Hospital Insurance
BASICS
In-patient hospital care
Hospice and some home health care
Some skilled nursing facility care
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2020 Part A Costs
BASICS
Typically no premium for Part A
Deductibles
$1,408 for 2020 1-60 of inpatient care
Deductible can be applied more than
once for additional hospitalizations
each 60 days
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2020 Part A Costs (continued)
BASICS
Copayments:
$0 per day: days 1-60
$352 per day: days 61-90
$704 per day: days 91-150
All costs after day 150
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Part B – Medical Insurance
BASICS
Doctor visits
Outpatient hospital services
Durable medical equipment
Medicare-approved preventive
services
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2020 Part B Costs
BASICS
Standard premium is $144.60/month
Premiums go up for those with higher income
Annual deductible is $198
Coinsurance is 20% for most services
Individuals who earn more than $85,000
Couples who earn more than $170,000
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Supplemental insurance policy
Sold by private insurance companies Covers gaps for Original Medicare only
Deductibles, coinsurance, & copayments
Does not work with Medicare Advantage plans
Up to 11 standardized plans so people can
compare easily. Plan F is grandfathered.
Most will choose Plan G.
Medigap Coverage
CHOICES
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Buy a policy Within 6 months of enrolling in Part B
Must be age 65 or over
Pay a monthly premium
Does not cover prescription drug costs
How Medigap Works
CHOICES
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Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage
BASICS
Helps cover the cost of prescription
drugs
Run by Medicare-approved private
insurance companies
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BASICS
People enrolled in Part D may pay: Monthly premiums
Copayments or coinsurance
Annual deductible up to $435
People with higher incomes pay higher
Part D premiums
2019 Part D Costs
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BASICS
Plans pay 75%, you pay $25%
Coverage until $4,020
Coverage gap – you pay 25% retail price
Coverage gap ends at $6,350
Catastrophic coverage begins, plan pays
95%, you pay 5%
Prescription Drug Coverage
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Fee-for-service
Includes Parts A & B
Go to any provider that accepts Medicare
Choose and join Medicare prescription drug
plan for drug coverage
Original Medicare
CHOICES
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Alternatives to original Medicare
Plans offered by private insurance
companies
All plans include Parts A & B, and in
most cases, Part D
Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)
CHOICES
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Includes both Part A (Hospital) and B (Medical)
Many include Part D (Prescription drug coverage)
Extra benefits depending on the plan selected
What Medicare Advantage Covers
CHOICES
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Must live in plan’s service area
May have to use providers in plan’s network
May pay additional premium
How Medicare Advantage Works
CHOICES
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Additional monthly premiums (in some cases)
Deductibles
Copayments
Plan rules
Extra benefits
Costs in Medicare Advantage Plans
CHOICES
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What Medicare Does Not Cover
BASICS
Vision
Dental (in most cases)
Hearing
Long-term care
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If you are receiving Social Security, you automatically are
enrolled at age 65
You can enroll 3 months before, the month of, or 3 months
after the month you turn 65
Late enrollment means you will pay higher Part B and Part
D premiums
Special enrollment periods for people over 65 transitioning
from employer-sponsored health coverage
When Do I Enroll in Medicare?
ENROLLING
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Medicare Changes
Coronavirus – Medicare covers
• Lab tests for COVID-19 – no charge
• FDA authorized antibody tests if diagnosed – no charge
• All necessary hospitalizations – you will still have to pay any deductibles, copays that apply.
• Vaccine will be covered – no charge
Open Enrollment
• October 15th – December 7th to make any changes
• Do your homework
• If you don’t have any changes you don’t do anything
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New Medicare Card Scams
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aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork
• Sign up for “Watchdog Alerts”
• View scam tracker map – or share your own story
• Call 877-908-3360 for help with a fraud encounter
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Medicare.gov or 1-800-633-4227
State Health Insurance Assistance Program, www.shiptacenter.org or
1-877-839-2675
Veterans: TRICARE; https://health.mil/dha;1-877-698-7422
For Assistance
CONTACT
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Additional Resources
CONCLUSION
www.aarp.org/medicare
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