For most situations, the Medicare coinsurance percentage is 80% following the deductible. Keep in mind that it is 80% of the Medicare approved amount, not the amount billed by doctor or medical provider.
Under Medicare Part A (hospital) portion you have what I would consider a daily copay after the first 60 days but Medicare refers to it as coinsurance.
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It varies greatly depending on each company and the health plan. You can usually have anywhere from 50% to 100% on co-insurance. The higher the co-insurance on your end the lower the premiums. There are also plans to help supplement higher co-insurance and deductible plans. This is something you should discuss with your agent.
For 2015 the following coverages apply only if they qualify as a Medicare approved amount/service: For Part A (Hospital) for the first 60 days Medicare Pays all but $1,260. 61st through 90th days Medicare Pays all but $315 a day. 91st day and after while using 60 lifetime reserve days Medicare Pays all but $630 a day. For Part B (Medical Services) once you have been billed $147 of Medicare approved amounts /services your Part B deductible will have been met for the calendar year. The remainder of Medicare approved amounts/services Medicare pays generally 80% ...
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Under Medicare Part A (hospital) portion you have what I would consider a daily copay after the first 60 days but Medicare refers to it as coinsurance.