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Medicare supplement insurance

What is Medicare supplement insurance?

What is Medicare supplement insurance?

Medicare supplement insurance plans (Medigap) – sold by private insurance companies – offer supplemental benefits to fill gaps in Original Medicare coverage.

The plan offer combinations of benefits, covering expenses ranging from copayments and deductibles to foreign travel emergency expenses and preventive care. Find out how to enroll and what Medigap coverage costs.

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Do Medicare supplement plans include prescription drug coverage?

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