Learn how the Medigap birthday rule works and whether your state participates. Medigap, also known as Medicare Supplemental Insurance, is private health insurance that helps pay for gaps in ...

It’s the 50th anniversary of the enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, created to provide affordable health care for America’s elderly, disabled and low-income people. These programs are ...

The Medigap birthday rule offers guaranteed issue rights in certain states to change supplemental Medicare plans annually, but rules differ significantly by state so guidance is important to ...

Should I be signing up now for Medicare and Social Security? Answer: First, I want to say; “Happy early birthday!” I know that April sounds warm and sunny to me, and it will come quicker than we think ...

Typically, changing your Medigap plan means going through medical underwriting, which involves assessing your health history and possibly a physical exam.