Medicare Supplement covers the 20% coinsurance for Medicare-covered ambulance services. Original Medicare covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for ambulance services. Medicare Supplement covers the remaining 20% (after the Part B deductible for Plan G).
Key Points
- Medicare covers 80% of Medicare-approved amount for ambulance services
- Medicare Supplement covers the 20% coinsurance
- Ambulance services: covered when medically necessary
- Air ambulance: covered when medically necessary
- An independent agent can help you understand ambulance coverage