5 things to know about Medigap plan options:
Each Medigap plan option is named with a letter. Click on one of the following buttons to learn more about that specific Medigap plan option.
Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Plan F Plan G Plan K Plan L Plan M Plan N
You can also continue reading for more information about all 10 plans.
If you want to compare all plan options at once, you can request a free plan comparison online today.
Medigap plans help cover some of the out-of-pocket expenses that Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) doesn't cover.
These costs can include things like Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, copayments and more.
A Medicare Supplement Insurance plan fills in some of the gaps left by Original Medicare, hence the nickname “Medigap.”
Insurance companies must offer the same standardized benefits for each plan option.
For example, one insurer's Plan C will have the exact same benefits as another insurer's Plan C. The only difference is price.
There are 9 different standardized benefits that Medigap policies can cover — 4 basic benefits that each plan must cover, plus 5 additional benefits. Each plan has a different combination.
Plan F is the only Medigap plan that covers all 9 benefits. Plan A, on the other hand, covers only the 4 basic benefits.
You can use the 2024 Medigap plan chart below to compare the benefits that are offered by each type of plan. Use the scroll bar at the bottom of the chart to view all plans and information. You can also read our list of medicare supplement plans for additional information.
Medicare Supplement Insurance is accepted anywhere that Medicare is accepted, by any provider who accepts Medicare.
There are no networks involved, and providers may not opt out of Medigap as long as they accept Medicare insurance.
The average Medigap plan premium in 2023 was $130.58 per month.1
The average cost of a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan can vary based on your age, gender, smoking status, health and where you live, as well as the benefits that are offered by the plan.
As you compare Medicare Supplement quotes, you might consider the popularity of available Medigap plans. The most popular Medigap plans are usually the ones that cover the most benefits.
The following table shows the popularity of each of the 10 standardized Medigap plans.
| Rank | Plan | Share of total* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | 41% |
| 2 | G | 32% |
| 3 | N | 10% |
| 4 | C | 3% |
| 5 | B | 1% |
| 6 | D | 1% |
| 7 | A | 1% |
| 8 | K | 1% |
| 9 | L | <0.5% |
| 10 | M | <0.5% |
| *Percentages do not add up to 100% because discontinued and waiver state plans are not included. | ||
Medicare SELECT is a less expensive type of Medigap plan that is only available in certain states. Medicare SELECT plans can be any one of the 10 standardized plans.
To reduce costs, SELECT plans require the enrollee to use a specified network of health care providers and hospitals in order to gain full insurance benefits.
Medicare Supplement Insurance plans are not the same thing as Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans. You cannot have a Medicare Advantage plan and Medicare Supplement Insurance at the same time.
Most Medicare Advantage plans also provide prescription drug coverage, which Original Medicare typically doesn't cover.
Some Medicare Advantage plans may also include coverage for services like:
Medigap plans do not provide prescription drug coverage. If you have Medicare Supplement Insurance and want to get Medicare prescription drug coverage, you can consider purchasing a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
A licensed insurance agent can help you find Medicare Supplement Insurance plans that are available where you live.
Call to speak with a licensed agent today to get help comparing plan benefits and costs so you can find a plan that fits your needs.
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