Covering the Bases: Medigap or Medicare supplement can replace retiree health benefit
Q: I just received notice that my retiree health insurance that supplements Medicare will terminate in 2012. I am frantic! What is my recourse? A: While it is frightening to receive the news that a retiree health benefit is ending, rest assured, you have supplement insurance options. Federal law allows you to join either a Medigap (Medicare supplement) plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan. You may ...

Choosing a Medigap Plan
Medigap and Medicare Advantage sales brochures were stacking up in my mailbox the year I turned 65. I knew I had to find the best way to fill in my Medicare coverage gaps so I tackled learning about Medigap plans first.