Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. New beneficiaries shopping for coverage after enrolling in ...

The moment a senior enrolls in Medicare Part B, they are typically faced with a six-month window—their Medigap Open Enrollment period—to secure supplemental coverage without medical underwriting. For ...

Medicare Plan G, more accurately known as Medigap Plan G, is one of the most comprehensive yet expensive supplement plans. We examine its coverage and advantages and disadvantages. Medigap, or ...

High deductible Plan G is a cheap way to have great coverage if you get very sick. High deductible Plan G will pay for nearly all of your medical care after you've met the $2,870 deductible. Before ...

Medigap Plan N offers a balance of comprehensive coverage and affordable premiums. It is one of the more robust Medigap offerings, but there are some gaps in its coverage. Medicare supplement ...

In a 2024 Gallup poll, 87% of adults over 65 believe the federal health insurance program will be important or extremely important to ...

Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan N is a good option if you don’t visit the doctor frequently. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

Older Americans have important decisions to make each year regarding their Medigap and Medicare coverage. Although there is no annual open enrollment period for Medigap insurance, you may want to ...

Should you get the same Medicare coverage as your spouse? As in most things in life, the answer is it depends.