B
Medicare Supplement Plan B
Basic plus hospital deductible coverage
Who is Plan B for?
People who want Part A deductible coverage without higher-tier premiums.
Key thing to know
Adds Part A deductible coverage over Plan A, but still leaves gaps in skilled nursing and Part B excess charges.
What Plan B 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)
Covered
Part B deductible
($283 in 2026)
No
Part B excess charges
No
Foreign travel emergency
(up to plan limits)
No
See Plan B prices in your state
Premiums vary by carrier, state, age, and gender.