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Medigap insurance is Medicare's terminology for private insurance that covers the gaps between your traditional Medicare benefits and what you must pay out of pocket. On this page you will find articles related to supplemental Medicare insurance.


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Does Medicare Cover Gym Memberships?

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Original Medicare covers medically necessary health services, which does not include gym memberships or other types of fitness services. That's a shame because regular exercise benefits overall health, both physical and emotional. Fortunately, many private Medicare plans do cover fitness programs … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Gym Memberships?

Does Medicare Cover Emergency Room Visits?

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You never know when a medical emergency will happen. When it does, getting immediate treatment at the nearest emergency room is the best course of action. However, once the danger has passed, you might have another emergency on your hands, the emergency room bill.

In this MedicareWire article, … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Emergency Room Visits?

Does Medicare Cover Foreign Travel?

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At some point in your life, you're likely to consider traveling outside of the United States. Perhaps a vacation in Italy or a cruise to Mexico. When you're planing such a trip, you may wonder if you're still covered by Medicare. The answer is mostly no, but there are exceptions.

In this … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Foreign Travel?

Are Medicare Supplement Plans Worth It?

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If you are wondering, "do I really need supplemental insurance with Medicare or is it a waste of money?", you're in the right place.
For most people, Medicare supplement insurance (aka, Medigap) is worth every penny. It is not a waste of money. And it offers many valuable benefits.
In this … [Read more...] about Are Medicare Supplement Plans Worth It?

Medicare Mistake #7: Choosing the Wrong Medigap Plan

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In Medicare Mistake #4 we talked about why Medicare Advantage isn't the best option for people with chronic health issues, and how Medicare supplement insurance offers solid protection from deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance.  In this article, we'll address the importance of getting the right … [Read more...] about Medicare Mistake #7: Choosing the Wrong Medigap Plan

Medicare Mistake #4: Joining a Medicare Advantage Plan at Age 65 if You Have Chronic Health Conditions

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If you are a healthy senior, choosing a Medicare plan at age 65 is relatively straightforward.  But what if you have chronic health issues? In the fourth article of our Medicare Mistakes Series, we'll address this very important issue.

Key Takeaways

Original Medicare does not cover routine … [Read more...] about Medicare Mistake #4: Joining a Medicare Advantage Plan at Age 65 if You Have Chronic Health Conditions

Medicare Mistake #3: Not Signing Up for Medicare If You Have Retiree, COBRA, or Other Health Coverage

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In Mistake #2 of the Medicare Mistakes Series, we addressed forgetting to enroll in Medicare at age 65, but we skimmed over the issue of not enrolling if you are still working and have group health coverage through your employer. In some cases, it's okay to keep your employer's coverage, but in … [Read more...] about Medicare Mistake #3: Not Signing Up for Medicare If You Have Retiree, COBRA, or Other Health Coverage

Is it Better to have Medicare Advantage or Medigap?

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While shopping for Medicare health insurance, particularly if you are getting your benefits for the first time, it's important to understand the difference between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicate with a Medigap plan.  In this MedicareWire article, we'll cover the fundamental benefits of … [Read more...] about Is it Better to have Medicare Advantage or Medigap?

Is it Better to Have Medicare Advantage or Medigap?

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Here are the five top reasons that it's better to have a Medicare Advantage plan:

Up-front costs (monthly premium) are generally lower.
You may have more doctor choices in Medicare Advantage.
Plans are required to take you regardless of your health condition.
If you have both Medicare … [Read more...] about Is it Better to Have Medicare Advantage or Medigap?

Medicare Plan F vs Plan G: Which is Better?

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Is Medicare Plan G Better than Plan F?
If you're wondering which Medicare supplement is the best, Plan F vs. Plan G, you're in the right place. We're going to answer that question as thoroughly as possible. In fact, we're going to come at it from both directions, because both of these stellar … [Read more...] about Medicare Plan F vs Plan G: Which is Better?