Glossary
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Gap Coverage
Insurance coverage that fills the gaps in a primary health insurance policy. Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans are a common form of gap coverage, helping pay for out-of-pocket costs not covered by Original Medicare (such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles).
Insurance coverage that fills the gaps in a primary health insurance policy. Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans are a common form of gap coverage, helping pay for out-of-pocket costs not covered by Original Medicare (such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles).
Guaranteed Renewal
A feature of health insurance plans that requires the insurer to renew the policyholder’s coverage at the end of each term, regardless of changes in health status. This is required for ACA-compliant plans and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans.
A feature of health insurance plans that requires the insurer to renew the policyholder’s coverage at the end of each term, regardless of changes in health status. This is required for ACA-compliant plans and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans.
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)
Private health insurance that helps cover the out-of-pocket costs associated with Original Medicare (Parts A and B), such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. Medigap plans are standardized and regulated by federal and state laws.
Private health insurance that helps cover the out-of-pocket costs associated with Original Medicare (Parts A and B), such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. Medigap plans are standardized and regulated by federal and state laws.