Medicare Supplemental Plans (Medigap)

A Medigap policy is a health insurance policy sold by private insurance companies to fill gaps in Original Medicare plan coverage. Medigap helps pay when Original Medicare doesn't cover the full cost of services.  Both Medicare A and B have gaps in coverage.

Medigap policies must follow federal and state laws. The front of the Medigap policy must clearly identify it as "Medicare Supplement Insurance". 

• In all states, except Massachusetts, Minnesota and Wisconsin, a Medigap policy must be one of ten standardized polices.
• The polices are identified by the letters A-N. Each policy has a different set of benefits. Plan A covers the least amount of services and Plan F, the most.
• Costs of the plans vary from company to company depending on the coverage. The beneficiary chooses the plan that best meets his medical  needs.
• For the latest rates and Medigap plans in CT, Click on the following link: Medigap Rates 8/1/2010(English) or  Medigap Rates 8/1/2010 (Spanish) or Medigap Rates 8/1/2010(French)
• Original Medicare & Supplemental Options State Guide 2009
• 2010 Choosing a Medigap Policy: A Guide to Health Insurance for Poeple with Medicare

 For more information regarding Medigap polices, contact:

• The CHOICES program at your local Area Agency on Aging. It is the designated State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), and is funded by the Federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Information is free of charge. Services include individual counseling by phone or in-person, application assistance if needed and  distribution of printed materials including applications for state and local benefits, as well as referral to other community counselors.
• Phone: (800)-994-9422 or (203)333-9288
• e-mail: Chris Crain