Medicare supplement health insurance plans are very important for anyone on a Medicare policy, although many people don’t really understand what these plans entail! Below is just a quick overview of what to expect from a Medicare supplement policy:

• Medicare supplemental health insurance plans are important because Medicare policies don’t provide complete coverage for medical needs. This is often called the “gap” in Medicare, leading to the catchy name of “Medigap” policies for supplemental health insurance plans. In order to qualify for a Medicare supplement insurance plan, individuals must already have Medicare Part A and Part B.