Medicare Supplement Plan E

A true middle-of-the-road policy, Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan E does fill in the coverage gaps left by Medicare Insurance, but it doesn’t include some of the types of coverage that many people want. In many ways medicare Supplement Plan E is cost-effective, but only in rare situations are consumers advised to buy it.

Price is the only factor that should be involved in the decision to buy a Medicare Supplemental Plan E, instead of the more comprehensive Plan F or Plan J. In general, shopping around among a number of Medicare Supplement Insurance companies is the best way to get a great deal on a full-package Medicare Supplemental Insurance Plan.

Covered by Medicare Supplemental Plan E Basic Benefits, such as:

* Part B Coinsurance (Usually about 20% of outpatient expenses)
* Hospitalization Coinsurance
*Hospitalization Coverage for 365 Additional Days
* Blood Deductible Coverage

Skilled Nursing Care Coinsurance

• Part A Deductible
• Medical Care While Traveling Abroad
• Preventative Care

Not Covered by Medicare Supplement Plan E

• At-Home Recovery Expenses
• Part B Deductible
• Part B Excess

Only rarely is Medigap Plan E recommended to consumers. In most cases, people are best-served by having one of the more comprehensive Medicare Supplemental Insurance plans, like Medigap Plan F or Medigap Plan J.