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Medicare Supplement Plan A
Basic coverage at the lowest premium
Who is Plan A for?
People who want minimal coverage at the lowest possible cost.
Key thing to know
Does not cover the Part A deductible, skilled nursing, or Part B excess charges. You'll pay more out-of-pocket if hospitalized.
What Plan A covers
Part A coinsurance & hospital costs
(up to 365 days after Medicare benefits used)
Covered
Part B coinsurance or copayment
Covered
Blood
(first 3 pints)
Covered
Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayment
Covered
Skilled nursing facility coinsurance
No
Part A deductible
($1,676 in 2026)
No
Part B deductible
($283 in 2026)
No
Part B excess charges
No
Foreign travel emergency
(up to plan limits)
No
See Plan A prices in your state
Premiums vary by carrier, state, age, and gender.