Medigap Plan K: Medicare Supplement Insurance

Medigap Plan K

Medigap Plans

Benefits

A

B

C

D

F

G

K

L

M

N

Part A hospital coinsurance

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

365 hospital reserve days

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Part B coinsurance/copay

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

50%

75%

Yes

Yes

Blood benefit (first 3 pints)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

50%

75%

Yes

Yes

Hospice coinsurance/copay

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

50%

75%

Yes

Yes

Skilled nursing facility coinsurance

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

50%

75%

Yes

Yes

Part A deductible

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

50%

75%

50%

Yes

Part B deductible

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

Part B excess charge

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Foreign travel benefit

No

No

80%

80%

80%

80%

No

No

80%

80%

Out-of-pocket limit

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$6,940

$3,470

N/A

N/A

2023 Data – Table Source

What is Medigap Plan K?

Plan K utilizes different cost-sharing for items and services than most of the supplement plans. Instead of paying all of your costs, the plan will pay a certain percentage until you meet the yearly cap for out-of-pocket spending. Once you meet the limit, the Medigap policy plan pays 100% of Medicare-approved costs, such as the Medicare Part B coinsurance and the Medicare Part A deductible, for the rest of the calendar year.

Specifically included with Plan K benefits are Part A coinsurance and the 365 hospital days after your Medicare benefits are used up. Plan K covers 50% of your out-of-pocket costs for Part B co-insurance, hospice care, the Part A deductible, and skilled nursing facility services. Blood coverage is also covered at 50% after the first 3 pints.

Your Medicare Part B deductible is not covered. Also, charges from your doctor that exceed Medicare-approved amounts, called “Part B excess charges,” aren’t covered and don’t count toward the out-of-pocket limit. Also not included in this plan is emergency travel abroad coverage, so be aware of this when traveling outside the U.S. Benefits for home healthcare recovery are also not included in Plan K.

The maximum amount that you are responsible for paying yourself (out-of-pocket limit) for 2023 is $6,940 and can increase each year due to inflation.

Plan K could be a good option if you prefer a lower premium and also have low medical expenses but still want a fair amount of coverage for a wide variety of services.

Not all insurance carriers offer all of the Medicare Supplement plans. It can also be difficult to determine which plan is right for you. Our licensed sales agents can help you find the plan that best fits your needs and budget. Or, do a bit of research on your own with our Find a Plan tool. Just enter your zip code to start comparing Medigap plans in your area.

ERIC RUGE
Florida native Eric Ruge lives by one rule: Do the right thing. His goal as a Medicare agent is helping people find the right Medicare coverage for their unique medical needs and budget. He believes everyone deserves the peace of mind they get knowing they made the right decision about their Medicare coverage. When he's not working, Eric enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching Tampa sports, and playing the occasional round of golf.

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