Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plans in Nebraska

Medicare in Nebraska offers a number of healthcare benefits. This can include hospital care (Medicare Part A) and medical care (Medicare Part B). Original Medicare Part B also covers preventative services, screenings and vaccines.

But Medicare Part A and Part B don’t fully cover all services. Whenever you access care, Medicare covers 80% of the cost. Then you pay the remaining 20%. Other Original Medicare out-of-pocket costs include:

• Part A and Part B monthly premiums
• Part A and Part B yearly deductibles
• Coinsurance and copayments each time you access care
• Part B excess charges

Original Medicare doesn’t have a cap on out-of-pocket spending, so you’ll keep paying these costs during the whole year.

Medicare Supplement Plans in Nebraska pick up where Original Medicare leaves off. These Medigap plans help fill in the 20% coverage gap to lower your Medicare costs. Several plans also cover your deductibles.

All Medigap plans in Nebraska will cover:

• Medicare Part A coinsurance for both hospital and hospice care
• Medicare Part B copayments and coinsurance
• Blood (first 3 pints) as needed for any medical procedures

Some Medigap plans in Nebraska include additional coverage:

• Part A deductible
• Part A coinsurance for skilled nursing facility care
• Part B excess charges
• 80% of foreign travel emergency healthcare

There are 12 NE Medigap plans, each named with a letter from A to N. You can choose between 10 standardized plans that each have a unique level of coverage. Two high-deductible plans are also available. For more information about what’s covered in each plan, use our side-by-side comparison chart.

Medicare Supplement Plans in Nebraska have standardized coverage options. For example, all Medigap Plan N policies offer the same coverage. Prices can vary widely based on the insurance provider, which determines Medigap plan costs through one of three formulas. Your Medigap costs also may be impacted by where you live, your age, your health status, when you buy and what plan type you purchase. Plans with less coverage are usually less expensive than plans with more coverage.

Each insurance company also determines its own pricing, so costs may vary widely between providers. NE Medigap plan monthly premiums can range from $32 to $1,092 in 2022. You’ll need to compare all the options to find the best Medicare Supplement Plan in Nebraska to match your healthcare needs and budget.

You’re eligible for Medigap plans in Nebraska if:

• You’re enrolled in Original Medicare Part A and Part B
• You’re 65 or older

Younger adults enrolled in Original Medicare can also enroll in a Medigap plan. But not all plans are offered to adults under 65. You may have limited options when selecting a Medigap plan. When you turn 65 you can explore your new Medigap options, and choose to enroll in a new plan that gives you the coverage you want.

The best time to enroll in a Medigap plan is during your Medigap Open Enrollment Period. This starts on the first day your Medicare Part B coverage begins. During the six-month Open Enrollment Period, you can purchase any Medigap plan in Nebraska. Insurance companies cannot use medical underwriting to deny coverage. After this period you can still buy a Medigap plan, or switch to a new plan after this period, but insurance companies can deny your application or charge you higher premiums.

Medicare Supplement plans in NE help cover Original Medicare costs. Medicare pays first and Medigap pays second. This helps cover your share of the bill. Medigap plans do not cover prescription medications.

For prescription drug coverage, you can enroll in Medicare Part D to work alongside Original Medicare. However, your Medigap plan does not cover any Part D costs. You will still need to pay all Part D costs, including premiums, deductibles and copayments.

If you want more comprehensive healthcare coverage, you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan in Nebraska. These plans offer all the same coverage as Original Medicare and Medicare Part D. Medicare Advantage plans can also include additional benefits like dental, vision and hearing coverage. You can access all these benefits in one plan with one monthly premium.

Medigap plans do not provide any additional coverage options. These plans help you fill in the gaps in Original Medicare coverage to lower your healthcare bill. You will keep your Original Medicare coverage, and use your Medigap coverage to supplement the costs. Medigap plans cannot be combined with Medicare Advantage plans or help cover any Medicare Advantage costs.