insurance secondary to Medicare that covers the patient's Medicare copay and/or deductible.

Medicare Supplement Insurance that pays for some services not covered by Medicare A or B, including deductible and coinsurance amounts.

A term sometimes applied to private insurance products that supplement Medicare insurance benefits.

Medicare Supplemental Insurance. There are 10 different standardization plans (A-J) in all states, but are offered private entities for different prices.

A Medicare supplemental insurance policy or other health benefit plan offered by a private company to those entitled to Medicare benefits. These plans provide reimbursement for Medicare approved charges not reimbursable because of the applicability of deductible, co-insurance amounts or other Medicare imposed limitations.

Private health insurance that fills some , but not all, of the holes in Medicare coverage.

Insurance provided by carriers to supplement the monies reimbursed by Medicare for medical services. Since Medicare pays physicians for services according to their own fee schedule, regardless what the physician charges, the individual may be required to pay the physician the difference between Medicare's reimbursable charge and the physician's fee. Medigap is meant to fill this gap in reimbursement, so that the Medicare beneficiary is not at risk for the difference.

This is supplemental insurance designed to complement Medicare's benefits by filling in some of the gaps of Medicare coverage. Medigap insurance policies are non-group policies that may pay for Medicare deductibles, prescription drugs, or other services not covered by Medicare. CaregiverPA Resources - Medigap

a senior health insurance policy sold by private health insurance companies to fill

plans that provide wrap-around insurance coverage for Medicare Parts A and B. These plans often pay the deductibles and co-payments. They also pay for services not covered by those programs. Plans H, I, & J help pay for prescription drugs. Less than 10% of beneficiaries today have those types of plans. Starting in 2006, plans will not be permitted to issue new policies that include drug coverage or supplement Part D.

A specialized supplemental insurance policy devised for the Medicare beneficiary that covers the deductible and copayment amounts typically not covered under the main Medicare policy written by a non-governmental third-party payer. Also known as Medifill.

(Medicare Supplement) Policy Medigap plans are private insurance policies specifically designed to provide benefits that help fill in the gaps in your Medicare coverage. Unlike other private policies, Medigap policies must be clearly identified as Medicare Supplement Insurance. See our Medicare Supplement section for more information.

Medigap insurance is specifically designed to supplement Medicare's benefits and is regulated by federal and state law. It must be clearly identified as Medicare supplemental insurance and it must provide specific benefits that help fill the gaps in Medicare coverage.

Medigap or Medicare Supplement policies are private insurance policies that pay for care that is approved but not paid by Medicare. Medigap policies will not pay for services not covered by Medicare.

A supplemental insurance policy to help cover the difference between approved medical charges and benefits paid by Medicare.

A term used to describe financial planning or insurance policies which provide coverage for services not included under  Medicare.

See Medicare supplement policy.

Insurance coverage purchased to cover costs that Medicare does not cover.

because Medicare does not cover all expenses, private insurers sell 'Medigap' policies to supplement federal insurance benefits

See Medicare Supplement Plan.

Private insurance purchased by Medicare beneficiaries to supplement Medicare payments.

An insurance policy sold as a supplement to Medicare, usually but not always having coverage of co-payments and deductibles as its main features.

Health plans offered by private health insurance companies to individuals with Medicare. Plans cover costs not typically covered by Medicare. Costs covered may include co-insurance amounts, deductibles, and prescription drugs.

Insurance designed to supplement the Original Medicare Plan (Medicare Part A and/or Part B) that helps pay for out-of pocket expenses. In most states plans must be one of 12 standardized policies. Also known as Medicare Supplement Insurance.

Private health insurance products that supplement Medicare insurance benefits.

A Medicare supplemental insurance policy that is sold by private insurance companies to fill "gaps" in Original Medicare. This insurance policy is usually available in the form of ten different plans labeled A through J and only works with Original Medicare.

A supplemental private insurance policy that you can buy for extra benefits either not covered or not fully covered by Medicare. There are 10 standard Medigap plans, ranging from a basic benefits package to ones that cover expenses such as the Part A deductible, Part B deductible, prescription drugs, and/or the skilled nursing coinsurance.

A term sometimes applied to private insurance plans to supplement their Medicare insurance benefits.

Used by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and federal agencies to denote approved Medicare Supplemental coverage.

Private insurance that supplements Medicare. While Medigap policies typically cover Medicare's deductibles and coinsurance amounts, they do not provide benefits for long term care. Like Medicare, Medigap policies primarily cover hospital and doctor bills.

A nickname for private insurance policies meant to cover prescriptions and services not covered by Medicare.

Specifically designed to supplement Medicare's benefits and is regulated by federal and state law. This type of coverage helps seniors cover the costs of "gaps" in the coverage provided by Medicare.

The difference between what Medicare pays and whatphysicians are allowed to charge. Currently Medicare pays 54% ofphysicians usual charge, and physicians can bill 20% more (to a total of72% of their usual charge).

An insurance policy sold by private insurance companies to fill the "gaps" in Original Medicare. These policies are designed to cover some of the out-of-pocket costs that you would otherwise have to pay.

Insurance supplement to Medicare that is designed to fill in the "gaps" left by Medicare (such as co-payments). May pay for some limited long-term care expenses, depending on the benefits package purchased. (also called Medicare supplement insurance)

Insurance that covers many out-of-pocket costs in Medicare.

Medigap insurance (also called Medisup insurance) is a supplement to Medicare. It is designed to fill in the "gaps" left by Medicare (such as co-payments). Medigap insurance may pay for some limited long-term care expenses, depending on the benefits package that you purchase. These expenses include: the Medicare co-payment for days 21 to 100 in a skilled nursing facility and an "at-home recovery benefit" which may supplement home health care covered by Medicare. Nursing Home/Nursing Facility - The general term used to describe the facility, or section of a community, which offers complex care for residents needing long term care. A nursing home is licensed and inspected by the state.

See "Medicare Supplemental Insurance" above.

A supplemental insurance policy sold by private insurance companies to fill gaps in the Original Medicare Plan. Except in Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, there are 10 standardized Medigap plans labeled Plan A through Plan J. Medigap policies are available only to individuals using the Original Medicare Plan, and it is illegal for an insurance carrier to sell a Medigap policy to an individual who does not have Original Medicare. Also known as Medicare Supplement.

Medicare supplement insurance polices. Sold by private insurance companies to fill "gaps" in original Medicare plan coverage. There are 10 standardized plans labeled Plan A through Plan J, except in Massachusetts, Minnesota and Wisconsin. See Medicare supplement plans.

See Medicare Supplement Insurance.

supplemental health insurance designed to cover the expenses and services not covered by Medicare.

Private health insurance that is used to pay costs not covered by Medicare, such as deductibles and co-insurance

Insurance policies sold by private insurance companies to cover some of the "gaps" in coverage created by costs not paid by traditional Medicare.

An individual insurance policy that can help pay medical expenses of the elderly not covered by the Medicare system.

Private health insurance plans that supplement Medicare benefits by covering some costs not paid for by Medicare.

a policy that an insurer will pay a policyholder's Medicare coinsurance, deductible and copayments for Medicare Parts A and B and may provide additional supplemental benefits according to the supplement policy selected. Medicare supplement coverage is state-regulated, and insurers only may offer 10 predetermined benefit plans, referred to as "A through J." Also called Medigap or Medicare wrap

Also known as "Medigap". This type of coverage helps seniors cover the costs of "gaps" in the coverage provided by Medicare.

Medigap refers to various private supplemental health insurance plans sold in the United States to help pay for medical expenses not covered (or only partially covered) by Medicare. Medigap's name is derived from the notion that it exists to cover the difference or "gap" between the expenses reimbursed by Medicare and the total amount charged. There is no requirement for a person to have Medigap insurance, although a person must normally first be covered by Medicare in order to purchase Medigap insurance.