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Let’s take a look at some of the benefits you receive when you sign up for Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan N.

On July 30th, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill that would lead to the implementation of Medicare and Medicaid. Back then, the program included Medicare Part A, hospital insurance, and Medicare Part B, medical insurance. Today, Parts A and B are called “Original Medicare”, and continue to help Americans with their healthcare costs.

Plan G offers comprehensive coverage for costs Medicare does not cover. It is identical to Plan F aside from one difference: Plan G policyholders must pay the Medicare Part B deductible.

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The history of Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, plans goes back to the 1980’s. In order to strengthen consumer protection, the government created a voluntary program that would allow Medicare recipients to gain coverage for gaps in Medicare.

When Medicare is used with other health insurance, each type of coverage is called a “payer”. With more than one “payer”, we refer to a rule called the “coordination of benefits” to determine which one pays first, also known as the “primary payer”.

Contact the Inspector General’s hotline if you experience any of the following illegal Medigap practices.

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In 2018, Medicare will no longer use Social Security Numbers for identification. Instead, the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) will issue new cards giving each patient a unique Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI).

Myth: You can only switch plans during open enrollment. Fact:The truth is a Medicare Supplement beneficiary can change their coverage at any point throughout the year. There are certain periods, however, that allow you to avoid answering medical questions that could keep you from getting a Medigap plan.