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Ask Ms. Medicare: Medigap or Medicare Advantage?

People often confuse the two plans, but their differences are great. Here's what you need to know.

Medigap or Medicare Advantage?

What's the difference between a medigap plan and a Medicare Advantage plan? Find the plan that best suits your needs and pocketbook. More

Article | March 8, 2013

Medigap Covers Some of Medicare's Out-of-Pocket Costs

What is Medigap insurance? Do I need it? More

Article | January 10, 2013

Medigap: Your Supplemental Insurance

Medigap, also called Medicare Supplemental Insurance, helps pay the out-of-pocket health care costs Medicare doesn't cover. Here's information about how Medigap... More

Article | October 10, 2011

AARP Endorses Bill to Improve Value of Medigap Policies for Consumers

AARP Endorses Bill to Improve Value of Medigap Policies for Consumers More

Article | July 26, 2011

The New Health Care Law and Medigap

Medigap plans — also called Medicare supplemental plans — are a special kind of health insurance regulated by other federal and state laws and will not change... More

Article | January 28, 2011

A Path to Medigap

Martha Hamilton recounts her experience looking for information about medigap policies. She was only able to navigate the Medicare website after calling 1-800-Medicare... More

Article | August 17, 2010

New Changes in Medigap

I hear medigap policies will be changing soon. What do I need to know? More

Article | June 30, 2010

Can a Hospital Turn Away a Medicare Beneficiary Who Doesn't Have Medigap Insurance?

...The nursing home where she lives says that she should have a medigap policy because some local hospitals may not admit her without one. Is... More

Article | June 29, 2010

Changing Medigap Supplemental Policies

I’ve had a medigap policy for several years, but I’d like to change to another. Is this possible? What if I have preexisting... More

Article | June 28, 2010

Getting Medigap Insurance Under Age 65

I’m younger than 65 and on Medicare because of disability. Can I buy medigap supplemental insurance to help with the costs? More

Article | June 25, 2010