Many private insurance companies sell
Medicare supplements to fill the gaps that are existent in
traditional health plans. This would help the insured towards
subsidizing costs to a considerable extent while seeking treatment
for specific services which otherwise wouldn’t have been possible with traditional plans.
When a person has carefully assembled
both a Medicare and medical policy, he or she can be content over the
fact that most of the major expenses with regards to getting medical
treatment are well taken care off by the two policies respectively.
The nature and scope of these supplement policies can vary from one
another and it would be prudent for all people to study their types
in detail before picking the one is most suitable for your
requirements.
Also most of the major insurance
companies offer almost the same kind of benefits from Medigap Plan A
to Medigap Plan L. Also it should be noted that it is up to the
insurance company on which Medigap policy it would be willing to sell
to its customers.
Woodman/Assured Life Medicare
Supplement offers the benefactor a comprehensive list of services
that can take care of all the costs related to your medical needs.
There are different types of plans to cater to specific requirements
and this makes it an apt for people on the lookout for a worthwhile
Medicare supplement. The company has also joined hands with a number
of companies to provide some highly productive fraternal benefits to
its members and their families.
Ideally it is required for investors to
have Medicare Part A and Part B to be eligible to buy a Medigap
policy. In the case of Medicare B, monthly premiums need to be paid
out. And for those who require extra coverage will have to in
addition make payment premiums on Medigap polices. It is also
recommended that spouses have individual Medigap policies because
they cannot be used to address your partner’s medical expenses.
Medicare insurance is ideal for people
who are: -
- People below the age group of 65 suffering from some form of disability.
- People above the ages of 65 and over
- People of all age groups known to be suffering from last stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure that required transplant or dialysis).
Part A: Hospital insurance
If the insured has a Medicare Plan A
insurance, then the all expenses while being admitted in the hospital
would be taken care off. This plan is inclusive of important hospital
procedures or services and also comes with expert nursing facilities.
On the flip side, the plan does not cover custodial or long time
care. The beneficiaries of this plan would have to meet some
conditions if they were to enjoy these benefits.
Issue of cost: People who qualify for
Medicare Plan A would have to premiums on a monthly basis. It is also
possible in many families where one of the partners does not have to
go in for the Medicare plan as the other spouse already has it.
Part B : Medical Insurance
This part of Medicare offers coverage
for both doctors care and out patient costs as well. Apart from that
Part B also makes for lost ground where it covers those medical
services that do not fall under Part A. These include medical
treatments of therapists and the several types of home care, which
the patient requires to recuperate completely.
Issue of Cost: Premiums must be paid on
a monthly basis to avail the benefits of Medicare Part B. The rate of
premiums could escalate a little if the person does not immediately
apply for this plan when he or she becomes eligible for it. The
greater you delay the higher the costs rise with each succeeding
year. It should be noted that the charges for this plan increase at
the rate of 10% each year once the person becomes eligible for it.
Moreover people would also have to pay
a penalty when they decide to sign up for Plan B. This would continue
until the time period the plan becomes effective. Hence it would be
wise to go in for Plan B as soon as you become eligible for it. Apart
from that beneficiaries would have to also pay deductibles for the
plan on a yearly basis before Medicare pays up its own contribution.
Members can request the State for funds towards paying your premiums
and deductibles. It should be noted that premiums and deductibles of
Medicare can vary with every passing year.
Prescription Drug Coverage (Medicare
Part D)
In this type of plan, most of the
people pay their premiums on a monthly basis. As of January 2006,
prescription drug coverage is also offered by private insurance
companies to all Medicare benefactors. Through this coverage, the
patient can considerably reduce costs of prescription drugs. This can
be very helpful for people who have been prescribed drugs on a
long-term basis and could help reduce costs substantially. Different
kinds of drug plans are available and an informed decision can me
made based on requirements. It should also be noted that you might
have to pay a penalty if you decide to enroll for the prescription
drug coverage some time later down road and not when you became first
eligible.
Benefits of Woodman/Assured Life
Medicare Supplement
Educational Benefits:-
There are many usueful scholarship
programs that are offered to members along with their families. These
include New beginnings senior scholarship and National scholarship
program. There is also an online educational site, which offers
relevant information on college entrance, monetary aid, scholarships
and other related information.
Members can waive off the activation
charges related to the personal response service, which is offered by
Lifeline. You can also procure discounts on prescription drugs be
enrolling in ScriptSave. Discounts can also be availed on Global Med
Net medical information and other services.
Life benefits: - These are inclusive of
orphaned child insurance, new born protection plan and ‘my final
wishes’ estate planning services. Policy members can avail these
benefits.
Travel benefits: - Members can a draw
a discount of up to 10% while renting cars from Hertz rental service
in the US and overseas as well. Also Collette vacations offers
members attractive travel deals to over 180 locations.
Woodman/Assured Life MedicareSupplement offers a comprehensive insurance product for investors
looking for an appropriate Medigap policy. The company enjoys the
best of ratings in the industry and generated tremendous goodwill
among the community over the years.
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Does any assured life insurance medicare supplements plan cover accidental coverage. Thanks
Regards,
Mitchell