Medicare Supplement
Medigap Plan F
A legacy plan for those eligible for Medicare before 2020
Plan F historically covered the Part B deductible in addition to the benefits found in Plan G. Federal law closed Plan F to people who became newly eligible for Medicare on or after January 1, 2020.
Eligibility: Generally available only to people who were eligible for Medicare before January 1, 2020.
What Plan F helps cover
- Part A coinsurance and hospital costs up to an additional 365 days
- Part A deductible
- Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayment
- Part B deductible
- Part B coinsurance or copayment
- Part B excess charges
- First three pints of blood
- Skilled nursing facility care coinsurance
- Foreign travel emergency care (up to plan limits)
What you still pay
- Your monthly premium
- Items Medicare does not cover at all
Who tends to consider Plan F
Beneficiaries who already hold Plan F, or who were eligible before 2020 and are reviewing their options.
This page is educational. Benefits are standardized where applicable, but premiums and underwriting rules vary by carrier and state. A licensed agent can review how the plan letter applies to your circumstances.
Plan F
Understand Medicare Supplement Plan F
Plan F availability is generally limited to people who were eligible for Medicare before January 1, 2020, subject to applicable rules. Learn who may still qualify and how it compares with Plan G.
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Medicare Supplement Fit Check
Seven quick questions that help you understand which Medigap topics matter most for your situation. Educational only, not a recommendation.
This page provides general educational information and is not a recommendation or guarantee of eligibility, approval, coverage, or premium. Medigap availability, premiums, underwriting, and enrollment rights can vary by state, carrier, and individual circumstances and are subject to applicable rules. Gilbert Services Southwest is not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare, CMS, or the federal government. This is a solicitation for insurance.