medigap

American  

[med-i-gap] / ˈmɛd ɪˌgæp /

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) private health insurance that supplements coverage for people already covered by government insurance.

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Etymology

Origin of medigap

medi(cal) + gap, on the model of Medicare

Example Sentences

The number of older adults in Medicare Advantage is also notable because financial experts tend to recommend original Medicare with medigap.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023

The bad news is that Medicare pays 80% of the approved amount of a doctor or hospital bill, leaving you or your medigap plan to pay the remaining 20%.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2022

Eventually, congressional hearings, new laws and industry reform improved medigap plans, he said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2014

If such a policy were implemented today, it could affect about 33 million people who receive traditional Medicare and have supplemental coverage through a former employer, a so-called medigap insurance plan and other sources.

From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2012

Some of them have private "medigap" insurance, but it is often inadequate.

From Time Magazine Archive