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Medigap policy

Medigap policy, also known as Medicare supplemental insurance, refers to various private health insurance plans sold to supplement Medicare in the United States.

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Medigap policy

Medigap policy, also known as Medicare supplemental insurance, refers to various private health insurance plans sold to supplement Medicare in the United States.

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It covers many of the co-payments and some of the coinsurance charges related to Medicare-covered hospital, home health care, ambulance, skilled nursing facility, medical equipment, and physician charges. Some Medigap policies insure extra benefits not covered by Medicare.

Synonyms

Medicare supplemental insurance

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