Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast

E891 - Ep. 890 - Which rate increase would you rather have: 25% given to Plan G or 6.75% given to High Deductible Plan G?

Published: December 16, 2025

Duration: 36:23

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     YOUR MEDICARE BENEFIT 2025:                                                           TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.

Analysis of the typical situation when it comes to rate increases on Medicare supplement plans. A person paying the high Plan G premium is likely to receive larger and more frequent rate increases, in this case a 25% increase. On the other end of the spectrum, a smart purchaser of a High Deductible Plan G with a relatively small premium is is given a rate increase of only 6.75%.

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