Notice of Changes in Medicare
The following chart briefly describes the modifications in Medicare Part A and B benefits. Please read this carefully.
Medicare Part A services and supplies
| Services | In 2018, Medicare paid per benefit period | Effective 1/1/2019, Medicare pays |
|---|---|---|
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Inpatient hospital services:
Semi-private room and board, miscellaneous hospital services and supplies, such as drugs. X-rays, lab tests and operating room |
All but $1,340 for first 60 days |
All but $1,364 for the first 60 days |
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All but $335 a day for days 61–90 |
All but $341 a day for days 61–90 |
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All but $670 a day for days 91–150 (if you choose to use 60 nonrenewable lifetime reserve days) |
All but $682 a day for days 91–150 (if you choose to use 60 nonrenewable lifetime reserve days) |
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Nothing beyond 150 days |
Nothing beyond 150 days |
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| Blood |
All costs except non-replacement fees (blood deductible) for first 3 pints each calendar year |
All costs except non-replacement fees (blood deductible) for first 3 pints each calendar year |
| Skilled nursing facility care |
There is a 3-day prior hospital confinement requirement |
There is a 3-day prior hospital confinement requirement |
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100% of costs for first 20 days |
100% of costs for first 20 days |
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All but $167.50 a day for days 21–100 |
All but $170.50 a day for days 21–100 |
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Nothing beyond 100 days |
Nothing beyond 100 days |
Depending on your Medicare supplement plan, you have coverage to help pay for health care costs and some services not covered by Medicare. Refer to your benefits policy for your plan details.
Medicare Part B services and supplies
| Services | In 2018, Medicare paid | Effective 1/1/2019, Medicare pays |
|---|---|---|
| Part B deductible |
$183 |
$185 |
| Physician and outpatient services and supplies |
80% of approved amounts after $183 deductible |
80% of approved amounts after $185 deductible |
| Blood |
80% of all costs except non-replacement fees (blood deductible) for first 3 pints in each calendar year after $183 deductible |
80% of all costs except non-replacement fees (blood deductible) for first 3 pints in each calendar year after $185 deductible |
| blank cell | Medicare benefits | Your Medicare supplement coverage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In 2018, Medicare paid per calendar year | Effective 1/1/2019, Medicare pays | In 2018, your coverage pays | Effective 1/1/2019, your coverage pays | |
| Out-of-pocket limit |
Not applicable (Plan L only) |
Not applicable (Plan L only) |
Plan L: You paid $2,620 |
Plan L: You pay $2,780 |
Depending on your Medicare supplement plan, you have coverage to help pay for health care costs and some services not covered by Medicare. Refer to your benefits policy for your plan details.
