Dossier
Medigap
Coverage of Medigap in the Nexus archive.
- Democrats To Propose Bill Capping Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs for Enrollees
Sen. Ron Wyden and 14 co-sponsors plan to introduce a bill capping out-of-pocket costs in traditional Medicare at $5,000, addressing concerns about beneficiaries facing unlimited expenses. The proposal aims to level the playing field between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, which have lower cost limits.
- Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Medigap premiums have increased significantly, leaving consumers with limited options to manage healthcare costs. Millions rely on this supplemental insurance to cover deductibles, copayments, and other expenses under traditional Medicare.