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What Is Medicare Supplement Plan D?
Medicare Supplement Plan D Florida offers strong, comprehensive coverage that works alongside Original Medicare. Plan D helps cover many of the costs that Medicare does not fully pay — with a comfortable middle-ground premium.
Key takeaway: Plan D covers nearly everything Plan G does — the only difference is Plan D does not cover Part B excess charges. Since excess charges are relatively uncommon, Plan D can be a strong middle-ground option.
What Does Plan D Cover?
Medicare Supplement Plan D in Florida covers a wide range of healthcare costs, leaving you with predictable out-of-pocket expenses.
✓ Covered by Plan D
- Medicare Part A hospital coinsurance and hospital costs up to an additional 365 days
- Medicare Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period in 2026)
- Medicare Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayments
- Skilled nursing facility coinsurance
- Medicare Part B coinsurance or copayments
- First 3 pints of blood
- Foreign travel emergency care (up to plan limits)
✗ Not Covered by Plan D
- Medicare Part B annual deductible ($283 in 2026)
- Medicare Part B excess charges
- Prescription drugs (requires a separate Part D plan)
- Routine dental, vision, or hearing care
- Long-term custodial care
For the complete official Medigap benefit chart, visit Medicare.gov.
Why Consider Plan D?
Plan D strikes a strong balance of comprehensive coverage and broad availability for people newly eligible for Medicare.
- ✓ Nationwide access to any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare — no networks or referrals required
- ✓ Covers nearly everything Plan G covers, aside from Part B excess charges
- ✓ Fully available to all new Medicare enrollees — unlike Plan C or F, which are closed to anyone newly eligible on or after January 1, 2020
- ✓ Foreign travel emergency coverage — ideal for retirees who travel internationally
- ✓ A strong middle-ground option for those who want broad coverage without the added cost of excess-charge protection
Plan D vs Other Medicare Supplement Plans
See how Plan D compares to other popular Medigap options available in Florida.
| Benefit |
Plan D |
Plan G |
Plan N |
HD Plan G |
| Part A Deductible |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Part A Coinsurance & Hospital Costs |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Skilled Nursing Facility Coinsurance |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Part B Coinsurance or Copayments |
✓ |
✓ |
Copays apply |
✓ |
| Part B Deductible |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
✗ |
| Part B Excess Charges |
✗ |
✓ |
✗ |
✓ |
| Foreign Travel Emergency |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Premiums vary by carrier, age, tobacco use, and county of residence. Plan D has fewer participating carriers than Plan G or N in some areas — NISONA can confirm current availability for your county.
Who Should Consider Plan D?
Plan D may be the right fit if several of the following apply to you.
- ✓ You want comprehensive coverage similar to Plan G, without paying extra for excess-charge protection
- ✓ Your doctors consistently accept Medicare’s approved amount as full payment, making excess charges unlikely
- ✓ You want the freedom to see any doctor or specialist nationwide without network restrictions
- ✓ You travel internationally and want emergency medical coverage abroad
- ✓ You are newly eligible for Medicare and want a broad-coverage option that doesn’t require Plan C or F eligibility
Helpful Medicare Resources
We encourage you to review these official government resources as part of your Medicare decision.
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Medicare Eligibility — When Are You Eligible?
Medicare has several enrollment periods during which eligible individuals can sign up for coverage. Enrolling at the right time helps you avoid late penalties and gaps in coverage.
- ✓ You are eligible for Medicare if you are 65 or older, under 65 with certain disabilities, or have End-Stage Renal Disease.
- ✓ U.S. citizens and legal residents who have lived in the U.S. for at least five continuous years are eligible.
Enrollment Periods — When to Enroll
Here are the primary Medicare enrollment periods and what each one means for you.
Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)
- A 7-month window beginning 3 months before your 65th birthday, including your birthday month, and ending 3 months after. This is when most people first sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B.
Example: If your 65th birthday is in June, your IEP starts March 1 and ends September 30.
General Enrollment Period (GEP)
- Runs January 1 to March 31 each year for those who missed their IEP and are not eligible for a Special Enrollment Period.
⚠ Note: Enrolling during the GEP may result in late enrollment penalties if you did not sign up when first eligible.
Special Enrollment Period (SEP)
- Allows enrollment outside the IEP and GEP without penalty due to qualifying life events such as losing employer-based coverage or moving out of a plan’s service area.
Example: If you retire and lose employer health coverage, you have an eight-month SEP starting the month after your employment or group health coverage ends.
How to Apply for Medicare
You have four ways to enroll in Medicare:
📞 By Phone
Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213
TTY: 1-800-325-0778
✉ By Mail
Complete a paper application and mail it to your local Social Security office.
Documents You May Need
- Your Social Security number
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency
- Information about your current health insurance (if any)
- Employment information (if applicable)
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