Medicare is cheap government health insurance for those aged 65 and up and people who have certain health problems. You can get extra coverage with Medicare Advantage, Medigap and Part D plans.

Medigap is supplementary insurance for covering out-of-pocket costs associated with Original Medicare (parts A and B). It is optional and cannot be combined with Medicare Advantage (Part C).

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In all but eight states, Medicare supplemental coverage (or Medigap) plans may deny coverage or charge higher premiums on the basis of preexisting health conditions. This may particularly affect ...

Community-rated Medigap plans have premiums where the price does not depend on a person's age. Learn more here.

Medigap plans are an optional form of coverage to help with the costs of Original Medicare. You aren’t required to enroll in a Medigap plan. Learn more.

This "birthday rule" for Medigap insurance can help participants in certain states save big money by purchasing cheaper plans. Learn how the Medigap birthday rule works and whether your state ...

When you purchase a Medicare supplement (Medigap) insurance plan during your 6-month open enrollment, you can change it. If you do, you are given a free look period.

The Medigap trap can snag those who chose Medicare Advantage and plan to switch to traditional Medicare later as their needs change.

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Medicare supplement plans are also known as Medigap policies and they have specific rules surrounding enrollment. Read on for more.

What Is the Medigap Birthday Rule? The Medigap birthday rule establishes additional open enrollment periods so Medigap open enrollment is no longer a once-in-a-lifetime event.