Penelope
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As of 2020, Medicare Supplement plans (AKA Medigap) will no longer sell new Medigap Plan C or F. Congress has decided that new Medigap plans will no longer be allowed to cover the Part B deductible after January 1, 2020. This will only affect plans C and F and will only impact certain beneficiaries as explained below.
How is Medicare Changing in 2020?
Congress believes that by requiring all Medicare members to pay their part B deductible this will reduce medical overuse. Since Medigap Plans C and Medigap Plan F* are the only plans that cover the part B deductible, they will be the only plans affected by this change.
Who is Impacted by the 2020 Medigap Change?
New enrollees on or after 1/1/2020 will no longer have the option of Medigap Plan C or Medigap Plan F. All other plans currently available should still be available for purchase. Anyone enrolled in a Medigap Plan C or Medigap Plan F as of 12/31/2019 will be “grandfathered” and able to continue with their plan as long as want. So if you currently have a plan F you will be able to keep it.
2020 Medigap Changes: No New Plans C and F - Senior65
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Even if you will be grandfathered the prices will go up significantly, they want them to be phased out and they will increase prices so much you won't be able to afford them.
How is Medicare Changing in 2020?
Congress believes that by requiring all Medicare members to pay their part B deductible this will reduce medical overuse. Since Medigap Plans C and Medigap Plan F* are the only plans that cover the part B deductible, they will be the only plans affected by this change.
Who is Impacted by the 2020 Medigap Change?
New enrollees on or after 1/1/2020 will no longer have the option of Medigap Plan C or Medigap Plan F. All other plans currently available should still be available for purchase. Anyone enrolled in a Medigap Plan C or Medigap Plan F as of 12/31/2019 will be “grandfathered” and able to continue with their plan as long as want. So if you currently have a plan F you will be able to keep it.
2020 Medigap Changes: No New Plans C and F - Senior65
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Even if you will be grandfathered the prices will go up significantly, they want them to be phased out and they will increase prices so much you won't be able to afford them.