What if I have a missing Medicare bill and an EOB?

If you have a missing bill and an EOB from a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D plan, call the plan directly. In some places, an extensive lag time between getting an EOB and the corresponding medical bill means that you may not have to pay much of the missing bill at all.

What is EOB medical abbreviation?

Of all the medical abbreviations, “EOB” is a common one. It stands for explanation of benefits. This is a document that arrives in the mail or to your secure online account that shows how you split your care costs with your health plan. It details how much money you may have to pay out of pocket for the services you receive.

What is an EOB & how does it work?

Your EOB has a lot of useful information that may help you track your healthcare expenditures and serve as a reminder of the medical services you received during the past several years. A typical EOB has the following information, although the way it's displayed may vary from one insurance plan to another: