Medicare Uncovered-Cost Worksheet

Use your actual plan documents and local provider prices. Annual gap = expected annual price minus insurance or allowance.

Cost lineFrequencyExpected priceCoverage/allowanceAnnual gap
Dental exams and cleanings$$$
Major dental work reserveAnnual$$$
Eye exam/refraction$$$
Frames, lenses or contacts$$$
Hearing exams/devices$$$
Device upkeep/replacementAnnualized$$$
Foreign travel medical reserveAnnual$$$
Short-term paid help at homeHours × rate$$$
Other uncovered services$$$
TOTAL ROUTINE ANNUAL GAP$
MONTHLY SINKING-FUND TARGET (TOTAL ÷ 12)$

Long-term care stress test

ScenarioLocal monthly cost3 months6 months12 monthsPlanned payment source
Home caregiver$$$$
Assisted living$$$$
Nursing home$$$$

Notes and decisions