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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 4 MIN

How Coinsurance Can Become a Major Medicare Expense

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Is Medicare’s 20% coinsurance costing you more than you realize? In this episode, we break down how the 20% gap in Original Medicare works—and why there’s no cap on what you could owe in a major medical year. Learn how a Medicare Supplement plan can help shield you from potentially unlimited bills, giving you greater financial protection and peace of mind in retirement. 

Is Medicare’s 20% coinsurance costing you more than you realize? In this episode, we break down how the 20% gap in Original Medicare works—and why there’s no cap on what you could owe in a major medical year. Learn how a Medicare Supplement plan can help shield you from potentially unlimited bills, giving you greater financial protection and peace of mind in retirement.

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