About Medicare payments

[XanaDUer2]

I had a HIDA scan $4300. Had gallbladder removal last week. No clue what thats gonna cost. Have to pay surgeon, anesthesiologist, and for those inflatible leg things they use during surgery. I am on traditional Medicare and cannot afford a supplement. ETA had to pay $500 for facility fee. Not covered by Medicare

I'm worried about the costs. Medicare pays 80%. Anyone have surgery on traditional Medicare? Partner says I'll probably end up paying around$500. Any insight is appreciated. TIA

[claudette]

1. Yes

I had surgery on Medicare. They paid 80% which was a godsend. I did have supplemental insurance to cover the rest after my deductible. It shouldn’t be too much. Certainly better than no insurance at all.

[XanaDUer2]

4. Yes, it is better

The $150 radiology-reading bill was $8.07

[Bmoboy]

2. Your hospital finance dept should help you

If you can't afford supplemental/medigap coverage, can you apply for Medicaid?

[XanaDUer2]

3. Hi. No, I earn too much ty nt

[claudette]

7. Would the

Affordable Care Act website help you find supplemental?

https://www.health-plan-enrollment.com/v3/shopobamacare/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bing_Obamacare&utm_campaignid=405186184&utm_adgroupid=1263340504044051&utm_keyword=affordable%20care%20act&utm_matchtype=e&utm_adid=78958884372206&utm_device=m&utm_cid=e6d8e93b429d16d54a0d8f9211c13fc1&msclkid=e6d8e93b429d16d54a0d8f9211c13fc1

[XanaDUer2]

8. Thank you

I got 6 months coverage when cobra ended before Medicare started. I didn't know they handled supplements

[claudette]

9. I'm not

Exactly sure if a supplemental plan is available. Fortunately, I got my coverage through my retirement plans. It’s worth a try to check it out

[MiniMe]

5. If I couldn't afford the supplemental...

I'd probably look into the Medicare Advantrage programs.

[XanaDUer2]

6. Thank you nt