Definitions for "Original Medicare Plan"
The traditional fee-for-service health plan that lets you go to any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare. Medicare pays its share of the Medicare-approved amount, and you pay your share (coinsurance). The Original Medicare Plan has two parts: Part A, which covers hospital services and Part B, which covers doctor services.
The traditional pay-per-visit arrangement that covers Part A and Part B services.
A fee-forservice health plan that lets you go to any doctor, hospital, or other health care supplier who accepts Medicare and is accepting new Medicare patients. You must pay the deductible. Medicare pays its share of the Medicare-approved amount, and you pay your share (coinsurance). In some cases you may be charged more than the Medicareapproved amount. The Original Medicare Plan has two parts: Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance).