Question:
Does anyone know what the out of pocket expense is when you have medicare?

   — bubbles (posted on November 14, 2004)

November 14, 2004
I have QualChoice which is medicaid, which isn't all that different.I didn't have to pay any out of the pocket expenses.And I hope you won't have to either.Good Luck!
   — Timeko G.

November 14, 2004
I had to pay a fee at the surgeons office that no inscurance will pay (all patients had to pay out of pocket) and that was 250$ and then as far as ACTUAL surgery I had to pay 300$ for the remainder of what Medicare didn't pay surgeon Which was the standered 80% Med. 20% Me. The Hospital had Medicare where whatever Medicare paid that is all they asked for. I can't remember what that is called. Best Wishes
   — Shell G

November 14, 2004
The key is to find a surgeon and hospital that takes Medicare ASSIGNMENT. This means that all you pay are your medicare deductibles. The hospital deductible is a little over 500. and the surgeon deductible is around 400. They cannot charge you more than this and will usually take payments. My b est friend only had medicare and it is the same all over. But if you only ask if they take medicare, you will pay 20% of the total bill which can really add up. Many docs take medicare but people forget to ask if they take medicare Assignment. tHAT IS WHAT YOU SHOULD ASK. gOOD LUCK.
   — Delores S.

November 15, 2004
Jane, I am on Social Security Disability. After I had my surgery, and Medicare had paid, I applied for Medicaid for the period of time that included my surgery and hostpital stay. Between the Medicare and Medicaid, I didn't have to pay anything.
   — Nonie M.

November 23, 2004
Jane, I have medicare and medicaid and the only out of pocket expenses I had was my copay at the drs office of $1.00. This is a very reasonable rate for this kind of surgery.
   — linda E.

March 7, 2007
My out of pocket for medicare to pay was a $975.00 now my surgeon says I still owe $368.00 so u figure.
   — yorkie