The Importance of Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans
In recent years you may have come across the term ‘Medigap,’ which is a Medicare supplement insurance that serves the purpose of filling the gaps in the original Medicare plan. Private insurance companies sell these insurance policies, and the goal is to support or supplement your original Medicare benefits. Medicare is a health program backed by the state and administered by the Social Security Administration. Any person who goes to work usually pays Medicare taxes so that he can get Medicare benefits in old age. Medicare provides health insurance to senior adults at or above 65 years, younger individuals with any disability, and people with ALS (Arterial Lateral Sclerosis), or ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease). What is the Purpose of the Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan? Most people might not know, but Medicare is [...]