Well, there are policies specifically designed to supplement Medicare and they are called, coincidentally enough, Medicare supplement plans. These policies are designed to dovetail in to Medicare and fill the gaps.
You can also purchase (or continue past age 65) some more traditional supplemental plans such as cancer policies or critical illness.
Medicare + Medigap is so comprehensive cancer plans, etc are of very little real value.
Agent Owner, Gilmore Insurance Services, Marysville, Washington State
Can supplemental insurance be used along with medicare? That's what supplemental insurance was made for. Medicare covers many things, but not everything and not every cost a person may face. A medicare supplement steps in and fills the gaps to make Medicare a more complete policy. How complete depends on which plan you choose from the Medicare supplements authorized by your state.
One thing to keep in mind as things change in our healthcare world is that many practices aren't accepting new patients with just Medicare, so a supplement is something to consider if you decide to go that route.
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You can also purchase (or continue past age 65) some more traditional supplemental plans such as cancer policies or critical illness.
Medicare + Medigap is so comprehensive cancer plans, etc are of very little real value.
One thing to keep in mind as things change in our healthcare world is that many practices aren't accepting new patients with just Medicare, so a supplement is something to consider if you decide to go that route.