4. Policy — effect of enrollment in an 1876 plan

The beneficiary who elects an 1876 cost plan does not give up the beneficiary' Original Medicare coverage.

The beneficiary’s Medicare services are being paid for under a different payment system.

The beneficiary keeps the Medicare card and will continue to have Medicare as long as the requirements for entitlement are met.

The beneficiary may access Medicare fee-for-service coverage while enrolled in the cost plan.