Covers those expenses not otherwise covered by the basic medical plan. Covers services at a set percentage once the beneficiary has met the deductible designated by the policy.
Also called Part B of Medicare. It covers basic medical expenses, and is paid jointly by the government and the insured.
Part B of the Medicare program. Part B normally covers the outpatient services, as opposed to Part A that covers inpatient. This voluntary program requires payment of a monthly premium, which covers 25 percent of pro-ram costs. Beneficiaries are responsible for a deductible and coinsurance payments for most covered services. See also Part B.