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Choosing Medicare supplement or Medicare replacement plans

We know it can be difficult to make a decision on a Medicare supplement or a Medicare replacement plan. Although we appreciate you asking our guidance on your selection, Beaufort Memorial Hospital cannot direct you in your choice. However, we can share some helpful information that may make your selection easier. Below are two links with information regarding Medicare Advantage and Medicare supplements (Medigap).

	http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/medicare-info/medicare-advantage/
	http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/medicare-info/medigap/

Once in the website there may be additional topics that interest you. The opinions on this website are not sanctioned by Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH).

http://www.bmhsc.org/patients_insurance_plans.htm

The above website displays BMH insurance plan affiliations. It changes periodically so make sure you check back, occasionally.

While making a decision you should be sure to understand whether the plan you are considering is a Medicare supplement or a Medicare replacement plan. Find out what providers are participating in the plans you are studying. Consider while comparing plans your obligations - co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles. Additional evaluation points are additional benefits like drugs, dental, vision or hearing coverages.

Although rapid changes are facing us in health care please know that we are carefully evaluating the plans in which we contract. We want to be there for your health care needs when you need us.

More Information

Robin Poehnert
Manager, Cost & Reimbursement
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
rpoehnert@bmhsc.org
Phone: (843) 522-5794