Even with Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, a hospital stay can come with real out-of-pocket costs — deductibles, per-day copays after an extended stay, transportation, or a spouse staying nearby while you recover.
Hospital Indemnity insurance is a low-cost supplemental policy that pays you a fixed cash amount for every day you’re in the hospital, no matter what your other insurance already covers. It’s not a replacement for Medicare — it’s a cushion underneath it.