Medicare Plan N Cost 2025: $165.45/Month Average

Medicare Supplement Plan N averages $165.45/month ($1,985/year) in 2025. Nearly comprehensive coverage with just $20 office visit and $50 ER copays. Popular alternative to Plan G with lower premiums.

Medicare Plan N Cost 2025: Premium Rates & Copays

Plan N offers excellent value with nearly comprehensive coverage at a lower premium than Plan G. Small copays help keep premiums affordable while maintaining robust protection.

$165.45

Average Monthly Premium

$20

Office Visit Copay

$50

Emergency Room Copay

$240

Part B Deductible (You Pay)

Understanding Plan N Copays

Doctor Office Visits

$20

Copay for office visits and consultations

Per Visit

Emergency Room Visits

$50

Copay for emergency room visits (waived if admitted)

Per Visit

Important Note About Emergency Room Copay

The $50 emergency room copay is waived if you are admitted to the hospital as an inpatient. This means you only pay the copay for emergency room visits where you're treated and released.

What Medicare Plan N Covers: Complete Benefits List

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Medicare Part A Deductible

100%

Covers the $1,676 annual deductible for hospital stays

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Medicare Part A Coinsurance

100%

Covers hospital coinsurance for days 61-90 and lifetime reserve days

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Medicare Part B Coinsurance

With Copays

Covers Part B coinsurance except for $20 office visit and $50 ER copays

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Part B Deductible

Not Covered

You pay the $240 annual Medicare Part B deductible

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Part B Excess Charges

Not Covered

You pay charges up to 15% above Medicare-approved amounts

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Skilled Nursing Facility Coinsurance

100%

Covers coinsurance for days 21-100 in skilled nursing facility

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First 3 Pints of Blood

100%

Covers the first 3 pints of blood needed each year

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Part A Hospice Coinsurance

100%

Covers hospice care coinsurance and copayments

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Foreign Travel Emergency

Up to $50,000

Covers emergency care during foreign travel (after $250 deductible)

How Plan N Compares to Other Medicare Supplement Plans

CoveragePlan NPlan GPlan F
Part A Deductible✓ Covered✓ Covered✓ Covered
Part B Deductible✗ Not Covered✗ Not Covered✓ Covered
Part B Coinsurance✓ With Copays✓ 100% Covered✓ 100% Covered
Part B Excess Charges✗ Not Covered✓ Covered✓ Covered
Foreign Travel Emergency✓ Up to $50,000✓ Up to $50,000✓ Up to $50,000
Average Monthly Premium$165.45$195.58$227.83

Plan N vs Plan G: The Key Difference

Plan N costs about $30-60 less per month than Plan G but requires small copays for doctor visits ($20) and emergency room visits ($50). For most people, the annual savings from lower premiums exceed the copay costs.

Plan N Cost Analysis: When It Makes Sense

Annual Cost Comparison Example

Plan N Total Annual Cost

Monthly Premium:$165.45 × 12 = $1,985
Part B Deductible:$240
Office Visits (10/year):$20 × 10 = $200
ER Visits (1/year):$50

Total Annual Cost:$2,475

Plan G Total Annual Cost

Monthly Premium:$195.58 × 12 = $2,347
Part B Deductible:$240
Office Visits:$0
ER Visits:$0

Total Annual Cost:$2,587

Plan N saves $112 annually in this example

Savings increase if you have fewer doctor visits or choose Plan N in areas where the premium difference is larger

Factors That Affect Plan N Costs

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Age

Premiums typically increase as you get older

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Location

Costs vary significantly by state and ZIP code

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Insurance Company

Different insurers charge different rates for the same coverage

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Health Status

May affect premiums if you apply outside of guaranteed issue periods

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Tobacco Use

Tobacco users may pay higher premiums

Plan N Advantages and Considerations

Advantages

  • Lower premiums than Plan G and Plan F
  • Nearly comprehensive coverage
  • Predictable out-of-pocket costs
  • Freedom to see any Medicare provider
  • No prior authorization required
  • Available to all Medicare beneficiaries

Considerations

  • $20 copay for each doctor visit
  • $50 copay for emergency room visits
  • Part B deductible not covered ($240)
  • Part B excess charges not covered
  • Premiums may increase over time
  • No prescription drug coverage included

Getting Started with Plan N

1

Evaluate Your Usage

Consider how often you visit doctors and use healthcare services to determine if Plan N's copays work for your situation.

2

Compare Prices

Get quotes from multiple insurance companies to find the best rate for identical Plan N coverage in your area.

3

Enroll

Work with a licensed agent to complete your application and ensure you have the right effective date for your coverage.

Plan N Enrollment Timing

Plan N is available year-round, but the best time to enroll is during your Medigap Open Enrollment Period (6 months starting when you first enroll in Medicare Part B at age 65 or older) for guaranteed issue rights.

Ready to Get Plan N Coverage?

Our Medicare Supplement specialists can help you compare Plan N rates from top insurance companies and determine if it's the right choice for your healthcare needs and budget.