2025 Tufts Medicare Preferred
Supplement 1
Individuals who join a Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement plan may be eligible for a discounted premium. The discount is available to individuals 65 and older who join a Supplement plan within six (6) months of acquiring their Medicare Part B coverage for the first time. The discounted premium begins with your plan's initial effective date and applies as follows: 15% off your premium for months 1 through 12, 10% off your premium for months 13 through 24, and 5% off your premium for months 25 through 36. After month 36, the discount ends and that year's premium rate will apply. This discount does not apply to the premium for the optional Tufts Health Plan dental add-on coverage or employer group membership.
For Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan, these amounts are:
Regular Premium: $269.50
Discount: Months 1-12 (15%): $229.08
Discount: Months 13-24 (10%): $242.55
Discount: Months 25-36 (5%): $256.03
Medicare Expenses
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan covers all copayments, coinsurance and other expenses related to Medicare-approved coverage.
Primary Care Provider (PCP)
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Annual Medicare Part B Deductible for medical services and all subsequent expenses like copays and coinsurance.
Specialist Copay
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Annual Medicare Part B Deductible for medical services and all subsequent expenses like copays and coinsurance.
Preventive Services
Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 pays $0; Medicare pays 100% of the allowed amount for covered preventive services when provided according to Medicare guidelines.
Routine Vision Exam
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays for one routine eye exam each calendar year.
Routine Hearing Exam
Not covered.
Laboratory Services
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Annual Medicare Part B Deductible for medical services and all subsequent expenses like copays and coinsurance.
X-Rays
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Annual Medicare Part B Deductible for medical services and all subsequent expenses like copays and coinsurance.
Diagnostic Procedures
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Annual Medicare Part B Deductible for medical services and all subsequent expenses like copays and coinsurance.
Diagnostic Radiology Services
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Annual Medicare Part B Deductible for medical services and all subsequent expenses like copays and coinsurance.
Outpatient Surgery
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Annual Medicare Part B Deductible for medical services and all subsequent expenses like copays and coinsurance.
Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Annual Medicare Part B Deductible for medical services and all subsequent expenses like copays and coinsurance.
Cardiovascular Screening
Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 pays $0; Medicare pays 100% of the allowed amount for covered preventive services when provided according to Medicare guidelines.
Cancer Screening (Colorectal, Prostate, Breast)
Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 pays $0; Medicare pays 100% of the allowed amount for covered preventive services when provided according to Medicare guidelines.
Urgent Care
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Annual Medicare Part B Deductible for medical services and all subsequent expenses like copays and coinsurance.
Emergency Room Visits
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Annual Medicare Part B Deductible for medical services and all subsequent expenses like copays and coinsurance.
Inpatient Hospital Coverage
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Part A Deductible for inpatient services and all subsequent expenses related to inpatient stays for covered services.
Ambulance Rides and Services
The Tufts Medicare Preferred Supplement 1 plan pays your Annual Medicare Part B Deductible for medical services and all subsequent expenses like copays and coinsurance.
Skilled Nursing
$0 days 1-100. Coverage for up to 100 days each benefit period.
Embedded Dental Benefit
Not covered.
Hearing Aid Benefit
Not covered.
Eyewear Benefit
Receive a $100 reimbursement for eyewear or contact lenses every calendar year
Weight Management Programs
$150 reimbursement per year for fees related to weight management programs like WeightWatchers, iDiet or hospital-based programs.
Wellness Allowance
$150 per year reimbursement towards fitness club membership, instructional fitness classes, and/or nutritional counseling.