Medicare supplement insurance, also known as Medigap, is an optional insurance policy that helps you pay for out-of-pocket costs associated with Original Medicare. Original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers a large portion of your medical expenses, but it doesn’t cover everything. This is where Medigap comes in.
Here’s how it works:
Filling the Gaps
Medigap helps pay for things like deductibles, coinsurance and copays that you’re responsible for under Original Medicare. For instance, Medicare Part B typically covers 80% of the approved cost of a service, leaving you with 20% to pay. Medigap can pay all or a portion of that 20%.
Working with Original Medicare
Medigap works alongside Original Medicare. You’ll still show your Medicare card when you receive care. Medicare pays its share first, and then Medigap kicks in to cover what you owe.
Standardized Plans
There are ten standardized Medigap plans (Plan A to Plan N) offered by private insurance companies. Each plan offers a different level of coverage, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs and budget.
Premiums
You’ll pay a monthly premium for your Medigap plan on top of your Medicare Part B premium.
You’ll pay a monthly premium for your Medigap plan on top of your Medicare Part B premium.
Now that you understand Medicare plans, here is a look at how we can help.
Unlike some Medicare agencies, we’re not tied to any single insurance provider. This independence allows us to offer a truly comprehensive selection of major Medicare plans. Our goal isn’t to push a specific product but to become your trusted advisor, carefully analyzing your situation and recommending the plan that best fits your health needs and budget.