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Medicare is a government-backed insurance program for people age 65 and older. However, certain people under the age of 65 can qualify for Medicare coverage. The Medicare program is divided into several parts, each covering expenses for different aspects of healthcare.Â
If you are enrolled in an Original Medicare plan, you will notice that you are often required to pay some out-of-pocket amounts when you receive health care. Medicare Supplement Insurance plans, also known as Medigap plans, exist to fill the cost gaps left behind by Original Medicare benefits.Â
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After you enroll in Original Medicare, you may be interested in adding additional coverage to your plan. Your options include Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug coverage, or Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap).
Medigap coverage is designed to help pay out-of-pocket costs for Original Medicare costs.
Under federal law, your Medigap open enrollment period begins when you are 65 or older and have an active enrollment in Medicare Part B. This period is considered the best time to enroll in a Medigap policy because it offers enrollees the most flexibility.
During the open enrollment period, private insurance companies are required to sell you a Medigap policy at the best possible rate, regardless of your health status. As long as you are within the open enrollment period, insurance providers cannot deny you Medigap coverage.
Individuals that have missed their open enrollment period may be eligible for a guaranteed issue right. The guaranteed issue right is available for 63 days after people age 65 or older lose or end certain kinds of health care coverage.
You may have a guaranteed issue right if:
Like the open enrollment period, a guaranteed issue right forces Medigap providers to sell you a Medigap policy at the best available rate, regardless of your health status. They are also not allowed to impose a waiting period for coverage of pre-existing conditions.
Circumstances may prevent you from enrolling in a Medigap policy during the protected enrollment periods. Outside of the enrollment periods, companies have the right to deny coverage or impose certain medical requirements in your policy. You may also be subject to higher premiums or waiting periods before your Medigap plan will offer benefits for pre-existing medical conditions.
Medigap has a flexible cancellation policy. You have the right to try out your Medigap policy for 30 days and cancel it within that timeframe to receive a full refund. Though, depending on timing and your location, you may be unable to enroll in a new Medigap plan or subject to higher premiums based on your health status.
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