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Welcome to Medicare

Presented by: Nebraska SHIIP

Welcome to Medicare

Mary LoftisNebraska Extension Associate 

and SHIIP Counselor

[email protected]

402‐374‐2929

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Nebraska SHIIPNebraska Senior Health Insurance Information Program  Federally FundedNebraska Department of Insurance

Seven locations statewide350 Certified Counselors  Served over 30,000 Nebraskans in 20171‐800‐234‐7119www.doi.nebraska.gov/shiip

Nebraska SHIIPMedicare education & counseling FreeConfidentialUnbiased

Does not sell insurance

Does not do market research

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Nebraska SHIIPPlease note today’s presentation addresses the average individual and that Medicare is individual insurance. 

If you have specific questions about: Certain disabilities ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)  ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease) 

Certain insurance or other coverage ACA (Affordable Care Act) Tricare or VA COBRA

Please feel free to ask the counselor or call Nebraska SHIIP

What is Medicare?

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What is Medicare?Federal Health Insurance created in 1965

Must meet one criteria to qualify:65 or overQualifying DisabilityEnd‐Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

Part A Hospital Part B Medical

Supplement Part D Drugs

Part CMedicare Advantage

What is Medicare?

OR

Option 1

Option 2

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Part A Hospital Part B Medical

Supplement Part D Drugs

Part CMedicare Advantage

Option 1 ‐ Part A and Part B

OR

Part A – Hospital InsurancePays for: Inpatient Hospital Skilled Nursing FacilityHome HealthcareHospice

Premium free for most

$1340 deductible pays for first 60 daysAdditional copay for days 61 – 150Unlimited Benefit Periods

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Part B – Medical Insurance Pays for:Medical Expenses Physician Services Mental Health Services

Medical Supplies

Clinical Laboratory ExpensesOutpatient Hospital Treatment

Durable Medical Equipment

Part B – Medical Insurance $134 monthly premiumHigher wage earners pay more IRMAA

$183 annual deductible

Copay 20% ‐ no maximum cap

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Part B ‐ IRMAA * Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount

2016 individual tax return with income

2016 joint tax return with income

2018 monthly premium

Less than  $85,000 Less than $170,000 $134

$85,001 to $107,000 $170,001 to $214,000 $187.50

$107,001 to $133,500 $214,001 to $267,000 $267.90

$133,501 to $160,000 $267,001 to $320,000 $348.30

Over $160,000 Over $320,000 $428.60

Part B – Medical Insurance Lower income earners can receive assistance paying for Part B premiums Single Income < $16,524/annually Assets* < $7,280Married Income < $22,164/annually Assets* < $10,930

Apply at ACCESS Nebraska 1‐855‐632‐7633www.ACCESSNebraska.ne.gov

*Assets do not include car or home

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Part A Hospital Part B Medical

Supplement Part D Drugs

Part CMedicare Advantage

Option 1 ‐ Medicare Supplements

OR

Medicare SupplementsOptional extra insurance

Works with Original Medicare & pays for some or allDeductiblesCopays

Purchased from private insurance company Standardized plansGuaranteed renewable 

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Medicare SupplementsOne time “guarantee issue” Six month window

At age 65 or overWhen Part B begins for the first time

After “guarantee issue” underwriting will determineOffer/refusal of policyPremiums

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Medicare SupplementsPremiums$40 ‐ $400 per month

Supplement plan with fewer benefits cost lessCompany X ‐ $97 for Plan A (fewest benefits)

Company X ‐ $141 for Plan G (most benefits)

65 year old premiums for same supplement varyCompany Y ‐ $103 for Plan G

Company Z ‐ $282 for Plan G

Medicare SupplementsOut‐of‐pocket determined by which plan you choose

ServiceMedicare Part A & B 

only

Medicare Part A & B + Supplement 

Plan A

Medicare Part A & B + Supplement 

Plan G

65‐day inpatient hospital*

$3,015 $1,340 $0

$100 doctorvisit

$20 $0 $0

*Daily copay for hospitalization days 61 – 90 is $335/day

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Part A Hospital Part B Medical

Supplement Part D Drugs

Part CMedicare Advantage

Option 1 ‐ Medicare Part D

OR

Part D – Drug InsuranceBrand name & generic prescriptions

Monthly Premiums$20.40 ‐ $100.60 IRMAA on higher wages

Deductible$0 ‐ $405

Copay5% ‐ 44%

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Part D – Drug Insurance

Deductible Beneficiary 

pays

•Up to $405

Initial C

overage Beneficiary 

pays

•Average 25% of cost

Coverage Gap Total drug cost 

reaches $3,750

Beneficiary pays

• 35% ‐ Brand

• 44% ‐Generic

Catastrophic Coverage True out of 

pocket reaches $5,000

Beneficiary pays greater of

• 5% of cost OR

• $8.35 –Brand

• $3.35 –Generic

Part D – Drug Insurance  IRMAA*Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount

2016 individual tax return with income

2016 joint tax return with income

2018 monthly premium

Less than  $85,000 Less than $170,000 Plan Premium

$85,001 to $107,000 $170,001 to $214,000 Plan Premium + $13.00

$107,001 to $133,500 $214,001 to $267,000 Plan Premium + $33.60

$133,501 to $160,000 $267,001 to $320,000 Plan Premium + $54.20

Over $160,000 Over $320,000 Plan Premium + $74.80

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Part D – Drug InsuranceExtra Help (Low Income Subsidy) helps pay Part D cost  Single Income < $1,507/month

Assets* < $13,820

Married Income < $2,030/month

Assets* < $27,600

Apply at www.ssa.gov or at Nebraska SHIIP

*Assets do not include car or home

Option 1 – Overall Cost 

Part A Hospital Part B Medical

Supplement Part D Drugs

Medicare Part A $0.00

Medicare Part B $134.00

Medicare Supplement* $130.00

Medicare Part D* $36.00

Total $300.00

*Values are examples of average cost per individual 

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Part A Hospital Part B Medical

Supplement Part D Drugs

Part CMedicare Advantage

Option 2 ‐ Medicare Part C

OR

Part C – Advantage PlansAlternative to Original Medicare Purchased from private insurance companiesMust be enrolled in Part A & B

Blends Part A, Part B and usually Part DMust offer equal/better coverage than Original MedicareMay offer extra benefits Dental Vision Hearing Availability varies by county Network restrictions HMO/PPO/PFFS

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Part C – Advantage PlansPremiums $0 ‐ $108 per month Continue to pay Part B premium

Deductibles Up to $1,000 for health Up to $405 for prescriptions 

Copays Set dollar amounts  Percentage of total

Out‐of‐pocket maximum HMOs/PFFSs up to $6,700 PPOs up to $10,000

Part C – Advantage PlansOriginal Medicare vs. Advantage Plans

Service

Original Medicare Only 

(with NO Supplement)

Original Medicare + Supplement 

Plan G

Sample Medicare Advantage

Primary doctor visit 20%/visit $0 $15/visit

Physical Therapy 20%/visit $0 $45/visit

5‐day inpatient hospital stay

$1,340 $0 $1,815

25‐day skilled nursing facility

$837.50 $0 $837.50

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Part C – Advantage Plans34 Counties with no Part C MA plan in 2018

AntelopeBoydBrownChaseCherryClayCusterDeuelDundyFillmoreFranklinFrontier

FurnasGardenGrantGreeleyHarlanHitchcockHoltHowardKimballNemahaPawneePhelps

PiercePolkRed WillowRichardsonRockSiouxThayerValleyWebsterYork 

Option 2 – Overall Cost 

Medicare Part A $0.00

Medicare Part B $134.00

Medicare Part C* $44.00

Total $174.00

*Values are examples of average cost per individual 

Part CMedicare Advantage

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When and where do I sign up?Age 65 – Initial enrollment Self‐employed or retiredThree months before birthday month Coverage begins the first of the birthday month

Up to three months after birthday month Coverage delayed 

Three ways to sign up: Social Security Administration1‐800‐772‐1213www.socialsecurity.gov or www.ssa.gov

I’m still working. Do I need to enroll?If you/your spouse are currently working and you receive your healthcare coverage from active employment:You are NOT required to enroll into Medicare at age 65

Most enroll into Part A Generally premium free

Those with HSAs may not want to enroll 

Special enrollment period after retirementAnytime while still coverage by group health plan

Up to eight months after loss of insurance or employment

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What should I consider?Is my work coverage cheaper than Medicare?

*Values are examples of average cost per individual 

Medicare Part A/B $134.00

Medicare Supplement* $130.00

Medicare Part D* $36.00

Total $300.00

Medicare Part A/B $134.00

Medicare Part C* $44.00

Total $178.00

What should I consider?Is my work coverage better than Medicare?Medicare Part A/B with a Plan G supplement  $183 deductible then 100% coverage for hospital and doctors You will still pay copays for prescriptions

Medicare Part CWill always have deductibles/copays

Similar to work insurance

How do deductibles compare?

Do I need coverage for my spouse or dependent?

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What about Medicaid?Medicaid is a totally income  based program.

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Resources 

oversee this state program.

Apply online through ACCESSNebraska

IIncome guidelines are varied but General Requirements are:

Household Size*Maximum Income Level (Per Year)

1 $15,800

2 $21,307

What about Medicaid?

Medicaid resource guidelines are approximately:

$4,000 for one individual 

$6,000 for two individuals

Does not count their home or one vehicle.

Go to: http://dhhs.ne.gov/medicaid/Pages/Medicaid‐Eligibility.aspx

for more details on the Nebraska Medicaid Program.

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Medicare Fraud & AbuseCosts Medicare $60 billion annuallyProviders billing for services not received Providers ordering unnecessary tests/procedures  Compromised Medicare information

You can help protect your Medicare benefitsProtectDetect Report

Medicare Fraud & AbuseProtect Social Security number/Medicare number Shred letters with personal information Medicare does not call or visit

Detect Review Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) Review Explanation of Benefits (EOB) Keep records/Healthcare Journal

Report Ask questions  Call Nebraska SHIIP 1‐800‐234‐7119

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Good News!Medicare to issue NEW Medicare cards

Cards will be mailed between April 2018 and April 2019

What do you need to do to get your new card?Make sure your address is current with Social Security

Nothing else. Cards will be sent automatically

Shred your old card as soon as you get your new card

Good News!

Current Medicare Cards NEW Medicare Cards

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Nebraska SHIIPMedicare information by phone, in‐person or via WebEx

Cost comparisons for Part C, D & Supplements

Medicare enrollment help

Medicare problem solving

Low Income Subsidy applications

Presentations for your group

1‐800‐234‐7119

www.doi.nebraska.gov/shiip