Do I need to purchase additional insurance alng with getting Medicare plan A?

Question

Do I need plan B for $96.00 per month or private insurance for this plan?

Answer 1

You need medicare B. & private insurance.

Medicare was never intended to be one's ONLY source of coverage.

Answer 2

plan b...

Answer 3

You should buy Part B.  The $96 per month is only about 25% of the actual cost, the rest is made up by the Federal government.

Part B covers physician costs, Part A only covers hospital charges and skilled nursing homes.

With both Parts A and B, you can then either enroll in a supplemental plan (Medigap) or join a Medicare Advantage program.

Answer 4

yes you need to purchase plan b for outpatient coverage. you will still have copays for office visits etc. you should purchase a supplement to go with a and b if you can afford it.

Answer 5

Do YOU?  Who knows?  Maybe you're a billionaire.  

MOST people need the plan B.  It covers a ton of stuff not covered under plan A.