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What you pay for
the Original Medicare Plan in 2008 - Part B
Part B Costs for Covered Services and Items
| Blood |
You pay all costs for the first three pints of blood you get as an outpatient, then 20% of the Medicare-approved Amount for additional pints of blood (unless donated to replace what's used). |
Clinical
Laboratory
Services |
You pay $0 for Medicare-approved services. |
| Deductible |
You pay the first $135 ($131 in 2007) yearly for Part B-covered services or items. |
Home
Health
Services |
You pay $0 for Medicare-approved services. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for durable medical equipment. |
Medical
and Other
Services |
You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for most doctor services, outpatient therapy*, most Preventive Services, and durable medical equipment. |
Mental
Health
Services |
You pay 50% for outpatient mental health care. |
Other
Covered
Services |
You pay Copayment and Coinsurance amounts. |
Outpatient
Hospital
Services |
You pay a coinsurance or copayment amount that varies by service. |
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*In 2008, as in 2007, there may be limits on physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services. If so, there may be exceptions to these limits.
Note: All Medicare Advantage Plans must cover these services. Costs vary by plan but may be either higher or lower than those noted above.
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(Primary Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Medicare and You Handbook 2007/Medicare and You Handbook 2008. This content may have been added upon by Q1Group LLC to include further examples, explanations, and links.)
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Last updated on: 11/14/2008
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