This only applies to people who became eligible for Medicare Januand later. So how is Medicare Supplement Plan F affected? Some Medicare Supplement insurance plans can still cover the Medicare Part A deductible, but not the Part B deductible. So, they decided to cut back on certain Medicare Supplement benefits. At the same time, however, Congress knew there’s an increasing strain on the Medicare Trust Fund budget, as more and more people age into Medicare. The act was meant to improve provider payments for covered Medicare services.
In 2015, Congress passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. Congress decided that Medicare Supplement insurance plans should no longer cover the Medicare Part B deductible.
This change to Medicare Supplement Plan F was affected by a decision Congress made. So you might wonder, “Why is Plan F going away?” Medicare Supplement Plan F: why the change? It’s the most comprehensive Medicare Supplement insurance plan among the 10 standardized plans available in most states. If you have been shopping for a Medicare Supplement (also known as Medigap) insurance plan, you may already know that Medicare Supplement Plan F may cover a lot of your Medicare Part A and Part B out-of-pocket costs. Find Medicare plans in your area Find Plans
