{"id":1898,"date":"2026-05-06T09:33:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renew50.com\/health\/?p=1898"},"modified":"2026-05-15T06:28:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T06:28:37","slug":"medicare-cost-coverage-estimator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renew50.com\/health\/medicare-cost-coverage-estimator\/","title":{"rendered":"Medicare Cost &amp; Coverage Estimator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.7.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<!DOCTYPE html><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><html lang=\"en\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><head><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, 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line-height: 1.4;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            font-size: 0.85rem;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        @media (max-width: 650px) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            #spc-app-container .card-header h1 { font-size: 1.2rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            #spc-app-container .big-value { font-size: 1.3rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    `;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    document.head.appendChild(style);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    const root = document.getElementById('spc-app-container');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    if (!root) return;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \/\/ State-specific Part B premium adjustments (simplified - based on income)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    \/\/ Base Part B premium 2024: $174.70<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    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[et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \/\/ Medicare Advantage (Part C) - often $0 premium<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let advantagePremium = 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let advantageMaxOOP = 6700;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        if (coverageType === \"advantage\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            advantagePremium = Math.round(25 + (age - 65) * 0.5);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (healthStatus === \"poor\") advantageMaxOOP = 8000;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \/\/ Deductibles<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let partBDeductible = 240;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let partDDeductible = 505;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \/\/ Total annual costs<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let annualPartB = partBPremium * 12;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let annualPartD = partDPremium * 12;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let annualMedigap = medigapPremium * 12;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let annualAdvantage = advantagePremium * 12;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let originalTotal = annualPartB + annualPartD + annualMedigap + partBDeductible + partDDeductible;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        let advantageTotal = annualAdvantage + advantageMaxOOP;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        return {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            partAPremium: 0,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            partBPremium: Math.round(partBPremium),<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            partDPremium: partDPremium,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            medigapPremium: medigapPremium,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            advantagePremium: advantagePremium,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->       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{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (advantageCost < originalCost * 0.8) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                recommendation = \"Medicare Advantage (Part C)\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                reason = \"Significantly lower annual cost and includes Part D. Check network for your preferred doctors.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                recommendation = \"Original Medicare + Medigap + Part D\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                reason = \"Lower out-of-pocket risk and freedom to see any doctor nationwide.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        } else if (doctorPreference === \"specific_doctors\" || healthStatus === \"poor\") {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            recommendation = \"Original Medicare + Medigap + Part D\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            reason = \"Original Medicare offers nationwide coverage without networks \u2014 best for those with specific doctors or chronic conditions.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        } else {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            if (advantageCost < originalCost) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                recommendation = \"Medicare Advantage (Part C)\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                reason = \"Lower total estimated cost. 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Medicare Cost & Coverage Estimator<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee>Projects out-of-pocket costs for Parts A\/B\/D + Medigap\/Advantage for seniors 65+<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"form-section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row-2col\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <label>Age (for Medicare)<\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <input type=\"number\" id=\"age\" placeholder=\"65-100\" value=\"68\" min=\"65\" max=\"100\" step=\"1\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <label>Annual Household Income (for Part B premium)<\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <input type=\"number\" id=\"income\" placeholder=\"$\" value=\"75000\" min=\"0\" max=\"600000\" step=\"5000\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row-2col\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <label>Health Status<\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <select id=\"healthStatus\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"good\">Good \/ Few chronic conditions<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"fair\">Fair \/ Manageable conditions (diabetes, hypertension)<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"poor\" selected>Poor \/ Multiple or serious conditions<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/select><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <label>Prescription Drug Needs<\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <select id=\"drugTier\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"low\">Low (generic only, few meds)<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"moderate\" selected>Moderate (some brand name)<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"high\">High (specialty or expensive meds)<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    <\/select><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <label>Preferred Doctors \/ Coverage Preference<\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <select id=\"doctorPreference\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"any_doctor\">Any doctor is fine (I'll check networks)<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><option value=\"specific_doctors\" selected>I have specific doctors I want to keep<\/option><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/select><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"input-group\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <label>State of Residence<\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <select id=\"state\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    ${stateOptions}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/select><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <button id=\"calcButton\">Estimate Medicare Costs & Plans<\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div id=\"resultsPanel\" class=\"results-container\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"info-badge\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            &#x1f4d8; Tool Basis: Based on 2024-2025 Medicare Part A\/B premiums, IRMAA income brackets, and average Medigap\/Part D costs. 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Your Initial Enrollment Period lasts 7 months (3 months before\/after your 65th birthday). Enroll now to avoid lifetime penalties.\";<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        const resultsHTML = `<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            ${enrollmentWarning ? `<\/p>\n<div class=\"result-card warning-card\">\n<h3>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Important Enrollment Notice<\/h3>\n<div>${enrollmentWarning}<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>` : ''}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"result-card cost-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<h3>&#x1f4b0; Your Estimated Annual Medicare Costs<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"big-value\">${costs.hasIRMAA ? 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