The Medicare Comparison below is a summary. To get more in-depth information go to our Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement pages.
For Medicare Part B Premium information Click Here. Remember, with either of these options you still need to pay your monthly Part B premium to Medicare.
Cost is one of the most important factors when comparing Medicare plan options. Your cost includes monthly premium cost, but also cost as you use medical services. Our hope is that by studying our Medicare Comparison below you get a good understanding of each Medicare option.
Also, our short disclaimer: The Medicare Comparison below is not from any one Medicare plan or any one company. It's purpose is to give you a broad idea of what your cost would be with each of these Medicare options.
*Data based on 2023 Georgia benefits*
| Medicare Advantage | Medicare Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Premium Cost | Usually $0 per month for many 2023 plans (up to around $100 per month) | Around $125-$155 per month (Age 65, Male, Plan G) Around $110-$140 per month (Age 65, Female, Plan G) |
| Copayments | Yes (Ex. $0-Primary Doctor, $35- Specialist, $95-ER, $300-Days 1-5 Inpatient Hospital Stay and $0-Days 8-90 and beyond etc.) | Usually $0 after you have met the Medicare Part B Deductible (currently $226 annually) with Medicare Supplement Plan G (very popular plan). |
| Hospital/Doctor Network | Yes, usually a network of doctors and hospitals. | No Network, use any doctor or hospital that takes Medicare. |
| Prescription Drug Coverage | Yes, Usually included in plan. | No, available as a separate plan. |
| Dental Cleanings and Eye Glasses | Yes, coverage usually included | No, not included |
| Gym Membership | Yes, gym membership usually included | Sometimes included, but not often |
| Hearing aids | Yes, coverage usually included | No, not included |