Medicare Supplement insurance (Medigap) helps pay for what Original Medicare does not—such as copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
Medicare Supplement insurance, also called Medigap, is sold by private companies to fill the "gaps" in Original Medicare coverage. These policies help pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn't cover.
If you have Original Medicare and a Medigap policy, Medicare will pay its share of the Medicare-approved amount for covered health care costs. Then your Medigap policy pays its share.
See any doctor nationwide who accepts Medicare. No networks, no referrals needed, and guaranteed renewable as long as you pay your premiums.
Medicare Supplement plans offer unique benefits that provide peace of mind and healthcare flexibility.
Visit any doctor or hospital in the United States that accepts Medicare. No networks, no referrals, no restrictions on your healthcare choices.
As long as you pay your premiums, your Medigap policy is guaranteed renewable. Insurance companies cannot cancel your policy.
Know exactly what you'll pay each month. Most plans cover your Medicare deductibles and coinsurance, making healthcare costs predictable.
Many Medigap plans cover emergency care when you're traveling outside the United States, giving you peace of mind while abroad.
Get the care you need when you need it. No prior authorization required for Medicare-covered services with Medigap insurance.
Medigap benefits are standardized and don't change year to year. What you enroll in today will be the same coverage tomorrow.
Timing matters when it comes to Medigap enrollment. The best time to buy is during your Open Enrollment Period.
Your Medigap Open Enrollment Period is the best time to buy a policy. It lasts for 6 months and begins when you're both 65 or older AND enrolled in Medicare Part B.
During this period:
Guaranteed acceptance regardless of health
Cannot be charged more due to health conditions
Best selection of available plans
Lowest available premiums
Important: If you miss your Open Enrollment Period, you may have to wait for another opportunity and could face medical underwriting.
You may have guaranteed issue rights (the right to buy a Medigap policy) in certain situations, even outside your Open Enrollment Period.
Guaranteed issue rights when:
Your Medicare Advantage plan is leaving Medicare
You move outside your plan's service area
Your plan violated your trust or misled you
You're in a Medicare SELECT plan and move
Best for: People who value flexibility and want to keep seeing their current doctors.
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