
Health insurance sold by private insurance companies to fill the gaps in “Original Medicare” Parts A & B
Plan coverages are standardized by the government to offer the same basic benefits across insurance companies. A Medicare supplement plan letter indicates exactly what is covered.
Go to any doctor that accepts Medicare patients, no referrals needed.
Run by private insurance companies approved by Medicare
Provides your part a and part b coverage, but can charge different amounts for certain services
May include prescription drug (part d) coverage.
Doctors can choose whether or not to accept the plan.
Plans can change each year.


Anyone who is entitled to Medicare Part A or enrolled in Medicare Part B can join a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
It can be a stand-alone plan or it can be part of a Part C Medicare Advantage
Plans can change each year.
