Info for Medicare and Part N coverage for Hodgkin lymphoma

Hello @wolson and welcome to Mayo Connect. I see that you were recently diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. If you would like to read about other members on Connect who have this diagnosis, here is a link to the many discussions on this topic,
--Hodgkin Lymphoma
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=Hodgkin+Lymphoma
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Did it take a long time for your medical team to reach this diagnosis? How are you feeling now?

I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you post updates as you continue the process of learning more about your treatment options?

@wolsoncolo

I understand your concern about cost. I have Medicare, but different type of supplemental (part G). As you probably already know, Medicare will pay first and then your supplemental insurance (Part N) will pay it's portion. Plan N charges lower monthly premiums than most other Medicare Supplement plans, but Plan N has copayments, they are fixed and not based on the cost of your care.

I suggest you call your Part N insurance company and discuss with them your co-pay responsibility.. There is usually a phone number on insurance card. Ask if there is an out a pocket maximum. Also, you can talk to clinic your being treated at if there is financial assistance to help with co-pay. They may know about other options or organizations for financial assistance.

Make sure any place you are being treated accepts original medicare.

Hoping you the best, when dealing with any disease, having to worry about financial needs increases the anxiety.