Supplement/Advantage

Concerns of Seniors:

Restrictive Network of doctors and hospitals

Medicare Supplement

NO

 

Medicare Advantage

YES

Co-Payments to Providers

NO

 

YES

Up to $6,700 yearly Out of Pocket Costs

 

NO

 

YES

Health Plan Decides What Test and Procedures Are Approved For You

NO

 

YES

Can Your Plan Be Cancelled?

NO

Cannot be cancelled as long as premiums are paid

YES

Plans are approved yearly and can be dropped.

Ability to Travel the Country and Use Any Doctor or Hospital

NO

 

YES

 

Health Plan Decides What Test and Procedures Are Approved For You

NO

 

YES

Is Pre-Certification Required for some Treatments?

NO

 

YES

Penalties apply if pre-cert not done.

MD Anderson Cancer Treatment Center Included?
MAYO Clinic Included?

NO

 

YES