Medigap Plan G is an additional insurance product that helps pay for the majority of “gaps” left in Original Medicare’s coverage. Plan G is currently Senior65’s most popular Medigap plan in terms of enrollment, but what exactly does it cover?
What does Medigap G Cover?
Medigap Plan G covers all of the coinsurance required by Original Medicare. These are the “gaps” that Medicare expects patients to pay. For example, Medicare often will only pay for 80% of a procedure and require patients to pay the remaining 20% in the form of coinsurance. A Medigap G will pay that 20% coinsurance to “fill in the gap” not covered by Medicare.
Medicare also requires deductibles for hospital visits. In 2024 Medicare requires patients to pay $1,676 every time they go to the hospital after a 60-day period. Medigap Plan G will pay this deductible no matter which insurance company you enroll with.
Plan G also pays for some additional benefits not covered by Medicare such as an additional 365 hospital days, Part B excess charges (when doctors legally charge up to 15% more than Medicare’s assignment rate), and foreign travel emergency healthcare.
Here is a more in-depth overview of what Medigap Plan G covers:
| Benefits | Original Medicare Costs | Medigap Plan G (Supplemental) |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor and Hospital Network | Nationwide network of doctors and hospitals that accept Medicare assignment | Nationwide network of doctors and hospitals that accept Medicare assignment |
| Part A Hospital Deductible | $1,676 for each 60-day benefit period* | You Pay $0 |
| Hospital Days 60-90 | $419 per day | You Pay $0 |
| Hospital Lifetime Reserve Days After Day 90 | $838 per day (max of 60 days) | You Pay $0 PLUS get an extra 365 days |
| First 3 Pints of Blood for a Transfusion | 100% | You Pay $0 |
| Medicare Part B Deductible | $257 | You Pay $257 |
| Medicare Part B Copays/Coinsurance | 20% | You Pay $0 |
| Medicare Part B Excess Charges | 100% | You Pay $0 |
| Foreign Emergency Healthcare | 100% | You Pay 20% (max coverage $50k) |
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A recent change in policy allows Medicare Part B to cover some acupuncture and chiropractic care so Medigap Plan G covers acupuncture and chiropractice coinsurance too!
What doesn’t Medigap G cover?
Medigap Plan G doesn’t cover the following benefits.
What is Medigap Plan G Innovative, Plus and Extra?
Medigap Plans in a few states can add additional coverage such as hearing and vision benefits. A few of these states: California, Nevada, and Illinois.
California Medigap offers plans with additional benefits: Medigap G Innovative and G Extra. They cover everything that Plan G covers and may include vision and hearing. Read our Ultimate Guide to Medigap plans with Extra benefits.
Next Steps
If you’re ready to enroll in a Medigap plan, call one of our licensed agents at 800-930-7956. Our agents can NEVER charge a fee to get you a quote or enroll you in a plan.