ALSO CALLED MEDIGAP
A little more help
with your share.
Medicare Basics / Medicare Supplements
THE ESSENTIALS
Three things to know.
01
Works with Original Medicare
Medigap helps with certain deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance. It doesn’t work with Medicare Advantage.
02
A separate policy
You pay a premium for your supplement in addition to Medicare premiums. New Medigap policies don’t include prescription drug coverage.
03
Timing matters
Your Medigap enrollment rights differ from Medicare’s annual plan enrollment periods. Outside protected periods, health questions may affect your options.
MAKE IT PERSONAL
Here’s what we can
look at together.
A short guide can introduce the options. Your circumstances help us understand which details deserve a closer look.
QUESTIONS TO BRING
What enrollment rights apply to me now?
Which costs would a policy help pay?
How would a supplement and drug plan fit my budget?
GOOD TO KNOW
A few good questions.
Is a supplement the same as Medicare Advantage?
No. A supplement works alongside Original Medicare. Medicare Advantage is another way to receive Medicare benefits.
Can I compare policies by price alone?
Start with the benefits and eligibility, then compare premiums and policy details. Your location and circumstances can affect what is available.
For more detail: Medigap Basics on Medicare.gov ↗. Reviewed October 2026.
