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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 5 MIN

Why Original Medicare Does Not Have an Out-of-Pocket Maximum

from MedicareFAQ · host MedicareFAQ

Did you know Original Medicare has no annual out-of-pocket maximum? That means there’s technically no limit to what you could pay in a serious medical year. In this episode, we explain why this coverage gap exists, how it can impact your retirement savings, and how a Medicare Supplement plan can help protect you from potentially unlimited medical bills and costly surprises. 

Did you know Original Medicare has no annual out-of-pocket maximum? That means there’s technically no limit to what you could pay in a serious medical year. In this episode, we explain why this coverage gap exists, how it can impact your retirement savings, and how a Medicare Supplement plan can help protect you from potentially unlimited medical bills and costly surprises.

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