18 April 9 Illegal Medigap Practices to Look Out For April 18, 2017 By Editor Medicare Supplement fraud, medicare, medicare supplement, medigap, seniors 0 Contact the Inspector General’s hotline if you experience any of the following: An agent tries to sell you a second Medigap policy when they are aware that you already have one. An agent pressures you into buying a Medigap policy through lying and misleading. An agent tries to sell you a Medigap policy although they know you are receiving Medicaid, except in certain situations. An agent tries to sell you a Medigap policy when they know you have Medicare Advantage, unless your coverage under the Advantage plan ends before the Medigap effective date. An agent claims that a Medigap policy is part of the Medicare program or another federal program. An agent claims that a Medicare Advantage policy is a Medigap plan. An agent tries to sell you a Medigap policy that is not offered in your state. An agent claims they are a Medicare representative when they really work for a Medigap insurance company. An agent tries to sell you a Medicare Advantage Plan when you say you want to stay in Original Medicare and buy a Medigap policy. For information, visit ManahttanLife's Medicare Supplement Plans. Related Posts Unpacking Medicare Supplement: Part 4 Medigap Maggie's learning journey reaches its end and epilogue. Here, further details and potential scenarios are given, and questions are answered. Unpacking Medicare Supplement: Part 2 Maggie continues her quest to learn more about healthcare at age 65 and beyond. In Part 2 of our blog series, she discovers the myriad of details that make up this supplemental insurance. Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap) Chart 2018 A quick look at the 2018 Medicare Supplement Plan (Medigap) benefits How Much Can a Medigap Plan Save You When Medical Bills Stack Up? We Did the Math. A Medicare Supplement plan, also called a Medigap plan, is designed to cover the healthcare costs that Medicare won't. In order to show how important a Medigap plan can be in protecting you from out-of-pocket costs, we calculated how much money a Medigap plan would save you in the event of an unlikely, yet completely possible, serious medical issue. Traveling Overseas and Medigap Plans Whether you are an avid traveler or looking forward to traveling overseas, and a Medicare beneficiary with Original Medicare, Part A and part B, you should take into consideration a supplemental coverage product. Medicare Supplement Plan N: A Closer Look Let’s take a look at some of the benefits you receive when you sign up for Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan N. Comments are closed.