PDF Supplementing Medicare
Consumer Guide to
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)
2024
STATE OF ALASKA Mike Dunleavy, Governor
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Julie Sande, Commissioner
Division of Insurance Lori Wing Heier, Director
Life and Health Section Sharon Comstock, Insurance Specialist
Jeanne Murray, Insurance Specialist
Department of Health Heidi Hedberg, Commissioner
Senior and Disabilities Services Anthony Newman, Director
Medicare Information Office Dana Norwood, Program Coordinator
In This Guide
MEDICARE Medicare Basics.............................................................................................. 4 Medicare Benefit Chart 2024.......................................................................... 5
MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE Ten Standard Supplement Plans ................................................................... 8 Open Enrollment; Pre-Existing Conditions; & Guarantee Issue ................... 9
Standard Plan Benefits Basic Benefits ..................................................................................... 10 Part A ? Hospital Part A ? Hospice Part B ? Medical Expenses Part A & B ? Blood Additional Benefits............................................................................... 12 Skilled Nursing Facility Coinsurance Part A Deductible Part B Deductible Part B Excess Charges Foreign Travel Emergency Out-of-Pocket Annual Limit
SHOPPING GUIDE Price Comparison ................................................................................ 15 Service ................................................................................................. 15 Availability ............................................................................................ 16 Important Tips...................................................................................... 16 Shopping Notes Worksheet ............................................................... 18
Alternatives To Medicare Supplement Insurance........................................ 19 Employer Health Insurance ACHIA Medicare Savings Program Medicaid
Preventing Medicare Fraud .......................................................................... 21
ALASKAN RATE CHARTS Reading the Charts ....................................................................................... 23 Rate Charts ..............................................................................................25-40
APPENDIX A: Guarantee Issue Without Open Enrollment......................... 41 Additional Help, Complaints, Resources & Information .............................. 43
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Introduction
Welcome to Alaska's 2024 Guide to Medicare Supplement Insurance for policies which were effective June 1, 2010, and later. It was developed collaboratively by the Department of Health and the Alaska Division of Insurance to assist Medicare beneficiaries, their caregivers, and families.
Within the Guide you will find:
? MEDICARE an overview ? MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE an overview ? SHOPPING GUIDE ? ALASKAN RATE CHARTS
The Medicare Information Office provides unbiased authoritative counseling and outreach on the Medicare program, Medicare Supplement Plans, and Prescription Drug Plans and is the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). It is located within Senior and Disabilities Services of the Alaska Department of Health and is available by telephone and in-person to assist Medicare recipients, family, or providers with questions about Medicare. The toll-free helpline is 1-800-478-6065 or in Anchorage (907) 269-3680. The Medicare Information Office also includes the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) which empowers seniors to prevent healthcare fraud.
To obtain a paper copy of this guide contact the Division of Insurance consumer services section toll free at 1-800-INSUR AK (1-800-467-8725) or in Anchorage at (907) 269-7900.
This guide is intended for use as a reference with , and in addition to, the publication "2024 Guide to Choosing a Medigap Policy" which can be found online at and is available by contacting Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which administers Medicare. See for valuable information on Medicare and the handbook "Medicare & You" that gives detailed information on Medicare benefits, rights, and obligations."
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MEDICARE
Medicare Basics
Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to the following specific groups: People who are age 65 and older Those under age 65 who have been on Social Security disability for 24 months (no
wait is required if diagnosed with ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease). Those who have end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure). As shown below, Medicare is made up of Part A and Part B. Most people get Medicare Part A free. Everyone pays a monthly premium for Medicare Part B (see page 6).
Approval of covered services for Medicare benefits is usually based on what is medically necessary. The amounts paid for covered services are based on payment schedules set by Medicare. Under Part A, the health care providers are not allowed to charge more than what Medicare approves. Part B does allow "excess charges" for some services. The maximum excess charge allowed for most services is 15% more than Medicare's approved amount.
Medicare pays most of the health care costs, but significant gaps can leave large bills to pay.
The Medicare Benefit Chart on the next page shows Medicare's benefits and the amounts for which you are responsible.
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Medicare Benefit Chart 2024
Part A Hospital Insurance - Covered Services
Hospital deductibles and coinsurance amounts change each year. *Part A Deductible amount is $1,632 for 2024 per benefit period
Services
Benefit
Medicare Pays
Hospitalization Semiprivate room, general nursing, mental health inpatient stay, misc. services
First 60 days 61st to 90th day 91st to 150th day
(Lifetime Reserve Days)
Beyond 150 days
All but $1,632* All but $408 per day All but $816 per day
Nothing
You Pay (Other insurance may
pay all or part) $1,632* $408 per day $816 per day
All-charges
Skilled Nursing Facility Care
Home Health Care Medically necessary skilled care, therapy Hospice Care for the terminally ill Blood
First 20 days 21st to 100th day Beyond 100 days
100% of approved All but $204 per day Nothing
Nothing if approved $204 per day All costs
Part-time care
100% of approved
Nothing if approved
As long as doctor certifies need
Blood
All but limited costs for Limited costs for drugs and respite care drugs and respite care
All but first 3 pints
First 3 pints
Part B - Medical Insurance - Covered Services
**Part B Deductible is $240 for 2024. This single deductible covers all Part B Services.
You Pay
Services
Benefit
Medicare Pays
(Other insurance may
pay all or part)
Medical Expense
Medical services 80% of approved (after 20% of approved
Physician services
in and out of the $240 deductible**)
(after $240
and medical supplies hospital
deductible**) plus
excess charges
Outpatient Hospital Unlimited if
Amount based on a fee Coinsurance or
T reatment
medically
schedule (after $240 copayment amount
necessary
deductible**)
varies according to
the service (after $240
deductible**)
Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic tests 100% of approved
Nothing if approved
Home Health Care Part-time care
100% of approved
Nothing if approved
Medically necessary
skilled care, therapy
Durable Medical
Prescribed by Dr. 80% of approved (after 20% of approved
Equipment (DME)
for use in home $240 deductible**)
(after $240
deductible**) plus
excess charges
Blood
Blood
All but first 3 pints
First 3 pints
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