Alandra Mothorpe-Boyle
Senior Health Insurance Specialist

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Why do I have to answer medical questions to get a Medigap plan?

When you turn 65 and sign up for Medicare Part B, you have a six-month open enrollment period for Medicare Supplements Plans. This period starts on the first day of the month of your 65th birthday. During open enrollment, you can purchase any Medicare Supplement policy without answering any medical questions. This is called “Guaranteed […]

What is “Medigap”?

Medigap plans, also called Medicare Supplement plans, are designed to work alongside Original Medicare and reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Original Medicare only covers about 80% of your Medicare Part B health care expenses. That leaves you responsible for paying for the additional 20%, which can be costly if you are diagnosed with a severe illness. […]