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True. ....BUT "Part B excess charges only apply to providers who do not accept Medicare assignment. If a provider accepts Medicare assignment, they cannot charge an excess charge. If you are not sure whether a doctor will charge you an additional amount, you can ask if they accept Medicare...

For Ca, I'm pretty sure that's only for switching to a plan with equal or lesser coverage. Found this: "California’s Medicare Supplemental Insurance law (AKA “Birthday Rule”) allows Medigap members to switch to a different insurance plan or provider during the 30 days following the member’s...

You can get meds from India CHEAP! That's what I do.

If you're in fairly good health, all *high deductible* plans...F-HD, K and L are good choices and limit your exposure to catastrophic bills

Plan F HD doesn't have a *Maximum out of pocket* per se, but does limit your exposure to $2180. Only K and L have this feature. For F-HD, you must meet the 2180 deductible to get the 20% copay on part B . In plans K and L you get either 50% or 75% off the deductible on part A and B copay (not...