Medicare Supplemental Insurance Plans
Learn about available Medigap plans designed to fill gaps in Original Medicare coverage.
Explore Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap) Plan G
Medigap Plan G is a Medicare supplemental insurance plan designed to eliminate almost all out-of-pocket costs associated with Original Medicare (Medicare Parts A & B).
Read on to learn more about Medigap Plan G or call to speak to an agent who can help you find plans in your area.
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Medicare Supplement Plan G benefits and coverage
Medigap Plan G, sometimes referred to as Medicare Supplement Plan G, is a type of Medicare supplemental insurance available to those enrolled in Original Medicare (Medicare Parts A & B). Like Medigap Plan F (which is only available to those who enrolled in Medicare before 2020), Medigap Plan G offers nearly comprehensive coverage for out-of-pocket expenses associated with Medicare.
In fact, the only out-of-pocket cost Plan G does not cover is your Medicare Part B deductible. View the list and table below to see in detail what is and is not covered when you enroll in Medicare Supplement Plan G.
What Plan G Covers from Medicare Part A (Hospital Services)
Hospitalization: semi-private room and board, general nursing, services, and supplies
With Plan G, your Medicare Part A deductible is covered, so you pay $0 out of pocket for:
your first 60 days in the hospital,
your 61st-90th days in the hospital,
60 lifetime reserve days in the hospital,
an additional 365 days in the hospital, and
beyond the additional 365 days in the hospital.
Skilled nursing facility care: requires entering a Medicare-approved facility within 30 days of discharge from a hospital stay of no less than 3 days
With Plan G, your Medicare Part A deductible is covered, so you pay $0 out-of-pocket for:
your first 20 days in the facility,
days 21-100, and
days 101 and beyond.
Hospice care: includes pain relief, symptom management, and support for the terminally ill
With Plan G, you pay $0 out of pocket for hospice services with a doctor’s certification of terminal illness.
Blood
With Plan G, you pay $0 out of pocket for your first three pints of blood per calendar year.
What Plan G Covers from Medicare Part B (Medical Services)
Medical expenses: including physician services, inpatient and outpatient surgical services and supplies, physical and speech therapy, tests, and equipment
With Plan G, you pay the first $240 of Medicare-approved amounts for medical services (the Medicare Part B deductible). After this, the remainder of the costs are generally covered.
Part B excess charges: the up to 15% extra a healthcare provider may charge for services
With Plan G, your excess charges are covered.
Blood
With Plan G, you pay $0 out of pocket for your first three pints of blood per calendar year, as well as any more needed beyond the next $240 worth of Medicare-approved amounts.
Clinical laboratory services
With Plan G, you pay $0 out of pocket for diagnostic tests.
What Plan G Covers from Medicare Parts A and B
Home health care Medicare-approved services
With Plan G, you pay $0 out of pocket for medically necessary skilled care services and related supplies.
Durable medical equipment
With Plan G, you pay only the $240 Medicare Part B deductible; anything after that is covered.
Additional Benefits Covered by Plan G
Foreign travel: necessary emergency care services during your first 60 days on a trip outside of the U.S.
With Plan G, you pay the first $250 for care, and then $0 out of pocket up to a $50,000 lifetime maximum.
How Plan G compares to other Medicare Supplement options
Benefit Coverage | Plan G | Plan A | Plan B | Plan C | Plan F | Plan K | Plan L | Plan N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medicare Part A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial |
Medicare Part B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 50% | 75% | Yes |
Blood (first three pints) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 50% | 75% | Yes |
Hospice | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 50% | 75% | Yes |
Skilled nursing facility coinsurance | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | 50% | 75% | Yes |
Medicare Part A deductible | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 50% | 75% | Yes |
Medicare Part B deductible | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Medicare Part B excess charges | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Foreign travel emergency coverage | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Out-of-pocket limit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $7,060 | $3,530 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions about Medigap Plan G
Who is eligible for Medigap Plan G?
To be eligible for Medicare supplemental insurance plans, you must be enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A & B) through the federal government. Your enrollment period for Medigap coverage, including enrolling in Medigap Plan G, lasts for six months after enrolling in Original Medicare for the first time.
How do I enroll in Medigap Plan G?
During your Medicare supplement enrollment period, which lasts for six months after enrolling in Original Medicare for the first time, call 1-888-269-5659 Monday through Friday from 6 am to 5 pm MT to speak to an expert, licensed, U.S.-based agent.
What is the Medigap Plan G deductible in 2024?
Medicare supplemental insurance Plan G covers all out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare Parts A & B except for the Medicare Part B deductible, which is $240 for 2024.
Does Medicare Plan G cover dental?
Medigap Plan G does not provide dental coverage. If you are interested in a plan that does feature dental coverage, we recommend checking out our Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans. You can also work with one of our agents to find an ancillary dental coverage plan to supplement your existing Medicare coverage.
Does Medicare Plan G cover prescriptions?
Medigap Plan G is associated with out-of-pocket costs for Original Medicare (Parts A & B) and provides no prescription drug coverage. If you are interested in prescription drug plans (PDPs), take a look at the Part D plans available from our partners.
Are my Medigap options limited based on the state I live in?
Medigap plans are standardized across most states. If you live in Massachusetts, Minnesota, or Wisconsin policies are not standardized in the same way, which may limit your plan availability. To be sure, give us a call at 1-888-269-5659 Monday through Friday from 6 am to 5 pm MT to speak to an expert, licensed, U.S.-based agent.
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Not all plans offer all of these benefits. Benefits may vary by carrier and location. Limitations and exclusions may apply.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 7 organizations which offer 275 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
Enrollment in a plan may be limited to certain times of the year unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period or you are in your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period.
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