UPDATED JULY 2026: New Medicare Supplement Plan Comparisons Now Available
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MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT · 2026 CONSUMER GUIDE

Medicare Part B Only Pays 80%. A Medigap Plan Helps Cover the Rest.

Original Medicare has no annual cap on your out-of-pocket costs. See Medigap plans in your area that help cover the 20% coinsurance, hospital deductibles, and more — it takes about 60 seconds.

★★★★★  14 million+ Americans count on Medigap coverage

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What Original Medicare Leaves Behind in 2026

Parts A and B are valuable coverage — but they were never designed to pay everything.

$1,736

Part A hospital deductible — charged per benefit period, not per year. Multiple hospital stays can mean paying it more than once.

20%

Part B coinsurance — your share of doctor visits, outpatient care, and tests. There is no annual limit on what you can owe.

Day 21+

Skilled nursing facility coinsurance — daily costs begin after day 20 of a covered stay.

Original Medicare has no out-of-pocket maximum. One serious illness can mean thousands in uncapped medical bills.

Couple reviewing a medical bill at their kitchen table

Many couples only discover the 20% gap when the first big bill arrives.

A Medicare Supplement plan — also called Medigap — is private insurance that works alongside Original Medicare, not instead of it. Medicare pays its share first. Then your Medigap plan helps cover certain remaining approved costs, like the 20% Part B coinsurance and hospital deductibles.

"The part of Medicare most people only find out about too late."
  • See any doctor or specialist in the U.S. who accepts Medicare
  • No HMO/PPO networks and no referrals required
  • Helps cover the 20% coinsurance gap left by Part B
  • Predictable monthly costs for easier retirement budgeting
  • Guaranteed renewable — can't be canceled due to health changes

Plan G vs. Plan N: The Comparison Most Shoppers Look Up First

Two of the most commonly compared Medigap options in 2026 — here's how they differ.

BenefitPlan GPlan N
Part A deductible
Part A coinsurance
Part B coinsuranceSmall copay
Part B deductible
Part B excess charges
Skilled nursing coinsurance
Foreign travel emergency
Monthly premiumHigherLower

Benefits are standardized by law. Premiums vary by insurer, location, age, and tobacco use.

Same Plan Letter. Same Benefits. Different Price.

Plan G from one insurer must offer the same basic benefits as Plan G from another — but premiums can differ by hundreds of dollars a year.

Benefits are standardized

Every Plan G offers the same core benefits by law — so you're really shopping on price and service.

Premiums vary by insurer

Location, age, tobacco use, and each company's pricing model change what you pay for identical coverage.

Comparing takes 60 seconds

Many people find options they didn't know existed simply by checking what's available in their ZIP code.

What People Are Saying

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"I had no idea Original Medicare left so much cost-sharing behind. Comparing took under 2 minutes and I found a Plan G that made my costs predictable."

Barbara M. · Ohio
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"I was overpaying for years. I found the same Plan G coverage at a lower premium with a different insurer. Wish I'd done this sooner."

Richard T. · Florida
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"Free, no pressure. The agent explained Plan G vs Plan N clearly and helped me see which made sense for my situation."

Patricia K. · Texas

How the Free Comparison Works

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Answer 3 quick questions

Your Medicare status, age, and ZIP code — about 60 seconds.

2

See plans in your area

Available Medigap options based on your ZIP code — completely free.

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Compare and decide

Review options with a licensed agent. No pressure, no obligation to enroll.

Are You Paying More Than You Should for Medicare Coverage in 2026?

A free comparison may show you options you didn't know existed — and help you avoid overpaying for the same standardized coverage.

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Common Questions About Medigap

Is Medigap the same as Medicare Advantage?
No — they're very different. Medigap works alongside Original Medicare to help cover certain out-of-pocket costs. Medicare Advantage replaces Original Medicare. You cannot have both at the same time.
Does Medigap cover prescription drugs?
Generally no. Most Medigap plans don't include prescription coverage — a separate Medicare Part D plan is typically needed.
When is the best time to enroll?
Your Medigap Open Enrollment Period starts the first month you have Part B and are 65 or older. During this window you can buy any available plan without medical underwriting.
Can I keep my doctors?
Medigap plans generally let you see any doctor or specialist in the U.S. who accepts Medicare — no network restrictions.
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