H. Medicare Supplement Insurance / Medigap (139–156)
139. What is Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap), and what does it help pay for?
140. What are the standardized Medigap plan letters, and how do they differ in coverage?
141. I became eligible for Medicare on [beneficiary's Medicare eligibility date] — am I allowed to buy Medigap Plan C or Plan F?
142. What is the Medigap Open Enrollment Period, and when does mine start?
143. My Part B start date was [beneficiary's Part B effective date] — is my 6-month Medigap Open Enrollment Period still open?
144. What happens if I try to buy a Medigap policy after my Open Enrollment Period has ended?
145. What are "guaranteed issue rights," and when might I qualify for them?
146. Can Medigap be purchased for a spouse under the same policy, or do we each need our own?
147. What is Medicare SELECT, and how is it different from a standard Medigap policy?
148. Does Medigap cover care I receive when traveling outside the United States?
149. Which Medigap plans cover the Part B deductible, and am I eligible to buy one of them?
150. What is a high-deductible Medigap Plan F or G, and how much would I need to pay before it starts covering costs?
151. What is the out-of-pocket limit for Medigap Plan K versus Plan L?
152. If I have Medigap and decide to join a Medicare Advantage Plan, should I drop my Medigap policy?
153. If I drop my Medigap policy to try a Medicare Advantage Plan, do I have a "trial right" to get it back if I change my mind?
154. Can an insurance company sell me a Medigap policy while I'm enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan?
155. Can I buy a Medigap policy and a separate Medicare drug plan from the same insurance company?
156. Where can I find Medigap policies and compare pricing available in [beneficiary's state]?
Source: "Medicare & You 2027," the official U.S. government Medicare handbook (CMS), as provided by the user."
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