New Report People with Medicare Supplement Coverage Three Times Less Likely to Struggle with Medical Bills

AHIP May 6, 2021

AHIP study shows latest trends in “Medigap” enrollment and demographics

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Health insurance providers are committed to ensuring that all Americans have affordable, high-quality coverage and equitable care. For many Medicare-eligible Americans, Medicare Supplement insurance (Medigap) plays a vital role in protecting them from out-of-pocket costs that traditional Medicare does not cover. Using the latest available data sources, America’s Health Insurance Plans’ (AHIP) Center for Policy and Research released today a report on Medicare Supplement coverage options, demographics of enrollees with Medicare Supplement policies, and the most recent enrollment trends.

Key takeaways from today’s report include:

• Only 4% of enrollees with Medicare Supplement coverage reported having difficulty paying medical bills in the last 12 months, compared to...

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