Medicare Supplement/Medigap
What Does 'Medicare Supplement/Medigap' Mean?
Medigap or Medicare Supplement are private insurance policies which will pay for medical services that are approved but not paid by Medicare.
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Medicare supplements are private insurance policies that cover care approved by but not paid for by regular Medicare. The terms Medicare supplements and Medigap are used interchangeably.
Typically, Medicare supplement policies pay part or all Medicare coinsurance or deductibles. However, Medicare supplements will not pay for services not approved by Medicare.