Medicare Supplement
High Deductible Plan F
High Deductible Plan F
Highlights
High Deductible Plan F is not available to newly eligible Medicare enrollees.
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Medigap High Deductible Plan F
highlights:
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Identical to Plan F after deductible is met
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The lowest premiums of all Medigap plans
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Use with any doctor that accepts Medicare
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Original Medicare continues to pay while you reach the plan deductible
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Comparison of Popular Medigap Plans
Basic benefits*, including 100%
Part B coinsurance
Part A deductible
Part B deductible
100% Part B excess charges
$0 plan deductible
Plan HDF
(after deductible)
$2483 annual plan deductible
*Basic benefits:
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Hospitalization: Part A coinsurance plus coverage for 365 additional days after Medicare benefits end.
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Medical Expenses: Part B coinsurance (generally 20% of Medicare-approved expenses) or copayments for hospital outpatient services. Plans K, L, and N require insureds to pay a portion of Part B coinsurance or copayments.
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Blood: First 3 pints of blood each year.
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Hospice: Part A coinsurance.
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How Much Does Medigap
High Deductible Plan F Cost?
What Does Medigap
High Deductible Plan F Cover?
High Deductible Plan F is identical to Medigap Plan F once the plan deductible is met. In 2023, the deductible for High Deductible Plan F is $2,483. After the deductible is met, High Deductible Plan F pays for virtually all Medicare-approved expenses. While meeting the plan deductible, Original Medicare continues to pay its share (generally 80% of medical expenses).
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After reaching the $2,490 deductible, High Deductible Plan F covers:
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Medicare Part B deductible: $226 annual deductible in 2023.
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Hospitalization: Part A coinsurance plus coverage for 365 additional days after Medicare benefits end.
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Medical Expenses: plan pays Part B deductible and balance of Medicare-approved expenses after Original Medicare pays 80%.
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Blood: First 3 pints of blood each year.
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Hospice: Part A coinsurance.
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Skilled Nursing Facility Care: up to 100 days of skilled nursing facility care.
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Part B Excess Charges: 100% of Part B excess charges.
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Foreign Travel Medical Services: after a $250 deductible during the first 60 days, the plan pays 80% of the remainder of charges up to a lifetime maximum of $50,000.
Printable Full Description of
High Deductible Plan F Coverage
Should You Choose Medigap High Deductible Plan F?
Medicare Supplement High Deductible Plan F is the least expensive Medigap plan with regard to monthly premiums. Once the plan's $2,483 (in 2023) deductible is met, the plan is identical to Plan F. This means there are virtually no out-of-pocket medical expenses after the deductible is met. High Deductible Plan F is an appealing option for those in good health, looking to save money on monthly plan premiums, but who have enough in savings to pay the plan deductible if necessary.
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For those in good health, High Deductible Plan F can offer substantial premium savings when compared to other Medigap plans, while protecting against major medical costs should their health unexpectedly deteriorate.