by Doug Benson
September 1, 2012
For 2013 the figures below are the key dollar thresholds for the Medicare Part-D plans. Part-D Deductible – $325 Part-D Initial Coverage Limit – $2,970 Part-D Out-of-Pocket Threshold – $4,750 The “standard” medicare part-d plan definition includes a $325 deductible. Some plans pay that deductible for you. However, don’t let the absence of a deductible […]
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by Doug Benson
September 10, 2011
A deductible is the portion of coverage not covered by the insurance provider. Deductibles are normally quoted as a fixed amount. The deductible must usually be paid first before the insurance starts paying. Deductibles can be annual or a per-service. An example of an annual deductible is the Medicare Part B deductible – $140 for […]
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