Medicare Supplement covers the 20% coinsurance for Medicare-covered outpatient hospital services. Original Medicare covers outpatient hospital services under Part B at 80%. Medicare Supplement covers the remaining 20% (after the Part B deductible for Plan G).
Key Points
- Medicare covers outpatient hospital services under Part B at 80%
- Medicare Supplement covers the 20% coinsurance
- Outpatient hospital services: emergency room, observation, outpatient surgery
- Plan G: covers outpatient coinsurance after the Part B deductible
- An independent agent can help you understand outpatient hospital coverage