This chart is helpful when you need to compare Medicare plans. It explains the main differences between Medigap Insurance and Medicare Advantage Plans:
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)
Medicare Advantage Plans
(Part C)
Offered by
Private companies
Private companies
Government Oversight
State, but must also follow federal laws
Federal (plans must be approved by Medicare)
Works with
Original Medicare
N/A
Covers
Gaps in Original Medicare coverage
All Part A- and Part B-covered services and supplies
You must have
Part A and Part B
Part A and Part B
Do you pay a premium
Yes. You pay a premium for the policy and you pay the Part B premium.
Yes. In most cases you pay a premium for the plan and you pay the Part B premium.
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Medicare Supplement Health Insurance is underwritten by:
Catholic United Financial
Medicare Supplement Administrative Office
PO Box 64572, Saint Paul, MN 55164-0572
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