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Everything You Should Know About Medigap Policies

Christian Worstell

by Christian Worstell | Published December 18, 2023 | Reviewed by John Krahnert

Medigap Policies are insurance policies purchased through private insurers that can help cover some of Original Medicare's out-of-pocket costs such as copayments, coinsurance and deductibles.

There are 10 standardized Medigap plans available in most states (excluding Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Minnesota, which each have their own options). Because Medigap policies are standardized, Medigap Plan F purchased in Washington will provide the same benefits as Medigap Plan F purchased in Virginia, and so on. 

Keep in mind, however, that health insurance companies set their own prices for Medigap policies, so it is important to shop around and compare rates before purchasing a plan. 

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Medigap Eligibility

Anyone who is age 65 or older and enrolled in Original Medicare is eligible for a Medigap policy. Medicare recipients under the age of 65 may be eligible for a Medigap policy in some states, but not all.

Currently, the states that require insurers to offer Medigap policies to Medicare recipients under the age of 65 are Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.

Note: People enrolled in Medicare Advantage are not eligible for Medigap.

Medigap Policy Comparison Chart

The following chart compares the ten Medicare Supplement Insurance plans side by side.

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Medicare Supplement Benefits

Part A coinsurance and hospital coverage

Part B coinsurance or copayment

Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayment

First 3 pints of blood

Skilled nursing facility coinsurance

Part A deductible

Part B deductible

Part B excess charges

Foreign travel emergency

Medicare Supplement Benefits A B C* D F1* G1 K2 L3 M N4
Part A coinsurance and hospital coverage
Part B coinsurance or copayment 50% 75%
Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayment 50% 75%
First 3 pints of blood 50% 75%
Skilled nursing facility coinsurance 50% 75%
Part A deductible 50% 75% 50%
Part B deductible
Part B excess charges
Foreign travel emergency 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% 80%

* Plan F and Plan C are not available to Medicare beneficiaries who became eligible for Medicare on or after January 1, 2020. If you became eligible for Medicare before 2020, you may still be able to enroll in Plan F or Plan C as long as they are available in your area.

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When to Enroll

It is important to enroll in Medigap during your open enrollment period, which is the six-month period that begins when you are both 65 years old and enrolled in Medicare Part B. Failing to enroll in a Medigap plan during your open enrollment period could cause your premiums to be higher or could prevent you from enrolling at all. 

Speak With a Licensed Agent

Before you choose a Medigap policy, it is important to determine how much coverage you need and how much you can afford to pay for a monthly premium. The plans with more benefits typically cost more than the plans with less coverage. It is also important to verify whether or not the plan you want is available in your area. A licensed agent can help answer all of these questions for you and match you with a Medigap plan that works for you. 

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