Is It Worth Getting Medicare Part B? 
Most people seem to think the only reason for having health insurance -LRB- including Medicare -RRB- is to cover your hospital bills . The truth of the matter is , over your lifetime you will incur significantly more medical bills as an outpatient than inpatient . When carriers review large claims , those over $ 50,000 , over half the charges occur as an OUTPATIENT . The small premium you pay for Part B is definitely worth it . 