
MEDICARE PLANS

Medicare Supplement
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Medicare Supplement plans, also known as Medigap plans, are sold by private insurance companies to help cover out-of-pocket costs associated with Original Medicare (Parts A and B).
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These plans help pay for costs like coinsurance, copays, and some deductibles.
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Additional riders can help cover emergency medical coverage when leaving the U.S., Part B Excess Fees and Additional Home Health Care.
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While Medigap plans don't include prescription drug coverage, you can purchase a separate Part D plan for your medications

Medicare Advantage
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Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Part C, are offered by private companies approved by Medicare. They provide an alternative to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and many plans include prescription drug coverage (Part D).
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These plans bundle together hospital, medical, and often prescription drug coverage, potentially offering extra benefits not found in Original Medicare such as Dental and Routine Vision.

Hospital Indemnity Plans
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Hospital Indemnity insurance pays a cash benefit for each day you’re confined to the hospital.
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Some plans may add more protection for certain medical services at an affordable cost. With optional riders available, you can create a customized plan to ensure you have the best protection for your specific situation.
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Examples of additional riders include:​
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Ambulance​
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Skilled Nursing Facility
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Outpatient Physical Therapy
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Lump Sum Cancer
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Can be purchased to help reimburse larger copays typical with many Medicare Advantage plans.​

Part D (Prescription Drug Plans)
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Beginning in 2027, stand-alone Part D Prescription Drug plans are exclusively handled through Medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE. ​
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Click the document below for a helpful Tip Sheet to assist you in self-enrolling in a stand-alone Part D Plan for 2027.
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Note: This does not include Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage or Medicare Supplement Plans. This only applies to stand-alone Part D Prescription Drug Plans.
