Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies are designed to:

Explanation

Medigap policies supplement Original Medicare by paying some of the out-of-pocket costs Medicare does not, such as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments, and they are sold as standardized plans so consumers can compare them easily. They do not replace Medicare, are not primarily drug plans, and do not cover long-term custodial care. Medigap works alongside Original Medicare, filling its gaps, and cannot be paired with a Medicare Advantage plan at the same time.