Weâve got you covered. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama lies in the southern subtropical area of North America, where mild temperatures greet visitors year-round. Gulf breezes temper the typically hot summer weather, and spring and fall days are warm with cool evenings.
What Percentage Does Medicare Part B Cover? Generally, when you receive a service that is considered covered under Medicare Part B, you will receive reimbursement for 80% of the total cost of that service. Of course, that leaves the left over 20% for the patient (or you) to pay.
Medicare is a social insurance program that serves more than 44 million enrollees (as of 2008). The program costs about $432 billion, or 3.2% of GDP, in 2007. Medicaid is a social welfare (or social protection) program that serves about 40 million people (as of 2007) and costs about $330 billion, or 2.4% of GDP, in 2007. Together, Medicare and Medicaid represent 21% of the FY 2007 U.S. federal government.