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Medicare Supplement/Medigap

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Medigap or Medicare Supplement policies are private insurance policies that pay for care that is approved but not paid by Medicare. Typically Medigap policies pay part or all of the coinsurance and deductibles associated with Medicare coverage. 

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Medigap or Medicare Supplement policies are private insurance policies that pay for care that is approved but not paid by Medicare. Typically Medigap policies pay part or all of the coinsurance and deductibles associated with Medicare coverage. Medigap policies will not pay for services not covered by Medicare.

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