Medicare Supplement Plan B covers everything Plan A covers PLUS the Part A deductible. Plan B does NOT cover the Part B deductible, Part B excess charges, SNF coinsurance, or foreign travel emergency care.
Key Points
- Plan B covers: Part A coinsurance, Part B coinsurance, blood (first 3 pints), hospice coinsurance, Part A deductible
- Plan B does NOT cover: Part B deductible, Part B excess charges, SNF coinsurance, foreign travel emergency
- Plan B has higher premiums than Plan A
- Most people choose Plan G or Plan N over Plan B
- An independent agent can compare all Medigap plans in your area