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Old 11-14-2022, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bsloan1960 View Post
My BC/BS plan will reimburse each of us $800 per year for part B ($1,600) so about half. I don't intend to give up my BC/BS I'm simply wondering if Part B pays for doctor visit co-pays. If it does it may be worth it in my particular case to get Part B.
Part B becomes your primary coverage and BCBS Basic becomes your supplemental plan. My wife is setup that way and pays no copays or deductibles. 2 years ago she had a $16,000 bill at the hospital and paid nothing out of pocket. Even the 2 hour ambulance ride was covered.
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