Will Medicare cover everything my current employer plan does?
Answered by 5 licensed agents
Medicare may NOT cover all that your current employer plan does or has in the past. It is a great idea to always compare your current employer Health Plan to your Medicare plan options to find out what plans in your area cover.
Generally speaking Medicare tends to cover more benefits than employer coverage.
Even if your employer pays for your premiums the coverage when you use it , is typically far superior. The network of doctors is very very large. I
Answered by Tasha Riggs on April 12, 2025
Broker Licensed in CO, AZ, HI & 10 other states
That depends the on the additional coverage beyond what Original Medicare,(Red, white & blue card) offers. Medicare Advantage/Part C plans can provide coverage similar to employer plans. Medicare Supplements/Medigap plans offered more enhanced medical coverage to Original Medicare Part A & B (Doctors & hospitals) only. Additional coverage for prescription drugs, dental, vision, etc. will require separate plans.
Answered by Timothy Brown on April 8, 2025
Broker Licensed in PA, CT, DE & 15 other states
In general, most people on Medicare who receive employer health insurance will delay Medicare Part B enrollment. In this case Medicare Part A (in-patient services) is billed first. I would contact your employer health insurance plan to find out what your cost sharing would be for specific services.
Answered by Dana Dane on April 3, 2025
Agent Licensed in OR, AZ, CA & 6 other states
No. Medicare will cover medically-necessary health services, but that will not include dental, vision, hearing and prescription drugs that may be covered by your plan at work. Medicare is a very different form of health coverage than employer-provided group plans. Before moving into a Medicare plan, you need to understand the various parts of Medicare and the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
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