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Medicare Plan Options
Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement plans
Original Medicare
Medicare is a Federal health insurance program for people 65 years or older, certain people with disabilities, and people with permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant.
Original Medicare includes two parts:
- Part A covers inpatient care in a hospital or a limited stay in a skilled nursing facility
- Part B covers doctors and outpatient hospital services
Original Medicare pays for many health care services and supplies, but it doesn’t cover all of your healthcare costs. Also, drug coverage when not in the hospital is very limited. That’s why most people with Original Medicare carry additional Medicare coverage from a private insurance company – at an added premium cost.
Because Medicare rarely pays the full cost of covered services, you may want to consider a Medicare Advantage plan instead.
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Medicare Advantage
Formerly known as Medicare+Choice plans, these health plans provide an alternative to Original Medicare. Most Medicare Advantage plans feature prescription drug benefits, fixed costs, limits on out-of-pocket expenses, and worldwide coverage for emergency and urgent care. Several different kinds of Medicare Advantage plans are available.
- Medicare Advantage Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans
- Medicare Advantage Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans
- Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
Medicare Advantage Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans
Save money with basic coverage
- Affordable, fixed out-of-pocket costs make it easy to budget for expenses
- Choice of a primary care physician from our list of approved doctors
- Referrals required to see other providers (unless it’s an emergency)
- Most include prescription drug coverage
Examine Humana’s Medicare Advantage HMO plans
Medicare Advantage Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans
Pay a little more for extra choices
- There is no need to select a primary care physician; you can choose a doctor who accepts Medicare assignment whenever you need care.
- Enjoy better benefits and lower copayments if you visit Humana network providers.
- No referrals needed
- Most include Prescription drug coverage
- Some plans also offer dental, vision, and nutritional supplement benefits
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Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
When freedom to choose is most important
- See any doctor, hospital, or healthcare provider who accepts Medicare’s payment and Humana’s payment terms and conditions
- No referrals or plan networks
- Limits on out-of-pocket expenses
- Most include prescription drug coverage
Discover Humana's Medicare Advantage PFFS plans
An Insurance Company with a Medicare Advantage contract to offer a Private Fee-for-Service plan available to anyone enrolled in both Part A and Part B of Medicare through age or disability. Enrollment period restrictions apply, call Humana for details. A Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service plan works differently than a Medicare supplement plan. Your doctor or hospital is not required to agree to accept the plan's terms and conditions, and thus may choose not to treat you, with the exception of emergencies. If your doctor or hospital does not agree to accept our payment terms and conditions, they may choose not to provide health care services to you, except in emergencies. Providers can find the plan's terms and conditions on our website at: Humana-Medicare.com//humana-gold-choice-terms-conditions.asp.
What you need to know before you enroll in a Private Fee-for-Service plan.
Medicare Supplement plans
Bridging the coverage gap
A Medicare Supplement plan helps cover the "gaps" in coverage left unpaid after Original Medicare pays its portion of your healthcare expenses. That's why these plans are often referred to as "Medigap plans."
Unlike Medicare Advantage plans, which are an alternative to Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans are purchased in addition to your Original Medicare benefits. Medicare Supplement plans give you the freedom to choose any healthcare provider, even if you're traveling. Plus, you have the option to enroll in a prescription drug plan, as well.
Humana offers a range of Medicare Supplement plans, from basic benefits to the most complete coverage money can buy. Your premium may vary based upon the plan you choose, your age group, gender and where you live. Take a closer look at Medicare Supplement plans.
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Although similar in name, these three Medicare coverage options meet your health care needs differently. Take a close look at each plan’s particulars:
