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From The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (CMS)
7 Things to know about medigap plans, also known as medicare supplements

1.   A Medigap policy is different from a Medicare Advantage Plan, and policies don't cover prescription drugs.
Medicare Advantage Plans bundle your Hospital (Part A). Medical (Part B), and usually drug coverage (Part D) into one plan. Most Medicare Advantage Plans also offer extra benefits that Medicare doesn't cover, like vision, hearing, dental, and more.  A Medigap policy helps lower your share of costs for approved Part A and Part B services when you have Original Medicare. If you want drug coverage, you can join a Drug Plan (Part D) in addition to buying a Medigap policy.

2.   Medigap only works with Original Medicare. Medicare pays its share of the approved service, and then your Medigap policy helps pay your share. You can’t get a Medigap policy if you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, unless you switch back to Original Medicare.

3.   Generally, you need Medicare Part A and Part B to buy and keep a policy.

4.   The best time to get a policy is during your Medigap Open Enrollment Period. It’s the 6-month period that starts the month you turn 65 and you first have Medicare Part A and Part B. During this time, you can buy any Medigap policy sold in your state, even if you have health problems.  If you're under 65, you may not be able to buy a Medigap policy, or you may have to pay more.

5.   After your Medigap Open Enrollment Period ends, you may not be able to buy a policy. If you're able to buy one or want to switch policies later, it may cost more.  You may have Medigap protections, called guaranteed issue rights, in certain situations when insurance companies must offer you certain Medigap policies.

6.   There are 10 standardized plans. Each plan offers different levels for how much of your costs they’ll pay for. They're named by letter, like Plan A. and Plan B. Not all plans are offered in every state.  If you live in Massachusetts. Minnesota, or Wisconsin, your state offers different standardized plans.

7.   You’ll keep your policy, even if you have health problems, as long as you pay your Medigap policy and Part B premiums.

This website is not affiliated with Medicare, or any Federal Agency.  Adamsson Associates are multi-state licensed, independent Field underwriters authorized to offer only plans from Medicare Insurance companies with whom we are contracted.  Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, and Prescription Drug plans. 

Not all plan-types are available in all regions. 

We are multi-state licensed and do not offer every plan available in all areas. Currently we represent 6 organizations which offer 26 Medicare Advantage Plans in MN.  Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options. 

IMPORTANT: Medicare Advantage plans are just One way to Satisfy your medicare requirements.

PlanEnroll represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, PFFS, and Prescription Drug Plan organizations that have a Medicare contract and/or a Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal.

Enrollment in a plan may be limited to certain times of the year unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period or you are in your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period.

Not all plans offer all benefits. Benefits may vary by carrier and location. Limitations and exclusions may apply.

Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

The exact carrier and plan counts are determined by your zip code and county.
To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week).