Identify Coverage Gaps
2-3 hoursReview what your primary insurance does not cover: Medicare copays/deductibles, critical illness lump sums, accident medical, or hospital indemnity.
Field context
This workflow is part of 3 niche fields
Free step-by-step supplemental insurance for Medicare enrollees. Plan supplemental insurance with calculators and checklists covering identify coverage gaps.
Review what your primary insurance does not cover: Medicare copays/deductibles, critical illness lump sums, accident medical, or hospital indemnity.
Evaluate Medigap (Plans F, G, N), Medicare Advantage vs Original, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity policies.
Compare supplemental premiums against expected out-of-pocket costs and worst-case scenarios without supplement.
Enroll during Medigap open enrollment (6 months after Part B) for guaranteed issue. Coordinate with HSA rules if on HDHP.
Compare Medicare supplement plan costs and coverage. · Model out-of-pocket costs with and without supplemental.
Estimate worst-case medical bills under Original Medicare alone.
Verify HSA eligibility with chosen supplemental plan.
Budget supplemental premiums in retirement healthcare costs.
Standardized Medigap plans and what each covers.
| Plan | Part A Deduct | Part B Coinsurance | Part B Deduct | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan G | Yes | Yes | No | $100-$200 |
| Plan N | Yes | Most* | No | $80-$150 |
| Plan F (closed) | Yes | Yes | Yes | $120-$220 |
| None (Original only) | No | No | No | $0 + 20% coinsurance |
The 6-month window after Part B enrollment is your only guaranteed-issue period — missing it can mean denial for pre-existing conditions.
Plan G covers everything Plan F did except Part B deductible ($240/year) — usually cheaper overall than Plan F.
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) offer free unbiased Medicare counseling — call 877-839-2675.