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What is medical underwriting?

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Can I still make changes to my Medicare coverage for 2023?

Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage have an opportunity to change their 2023 coverage during the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period from January 1 to March 31.

Medigap – Medicare supplement insurance

Medigap – Medicare supplement insurance

Medigap plans limit Medicare enrollees’ out-of-pocket exposure, covering coinsurance and deductibles – as well as any medical expenses incurred during travel outside the United States and its territories.

What is medical underwriting?

Medical underwriting is a process used by insurance carriers to evaluate whether to accept an applicant for coverage or to determine the premium rate for the policy. It doesn’t apply to most parts of Medicare, but medical underwriting is used when people enroll in Medigap plans outside of their initial enrollment period or the limited special enrollment periods that are available.

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