Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun Private health insurance designed to supplement the coverage provided under governmental programs such as Medicare.

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  • proper noun US A type of medical insurance for expenses not covered under Medicare.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Medi(care) or Medi(caid) + gap.]

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Blend of Medicare and gap

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Examples

  • Medigap is an additional 'private' policy one gets to cover (generally) the 20% that Medicare does not cover, and Medicare deductibles.

    Health care not easy 2010

  • Medigap is an additional 'private' policy one gets to cover (generally) the 20% that Medicare does not cover, and Medicare deductibles.

    Health care not easy 2010

  • Medigap is an additional 'private' policy one gets to cover (generally) the 20% that Medicare does not cover, and Medicare deductibles.

    Health care not easy 2010

  • Medigap is an additional 'private' policy one gets to cover (generally) the 20% that Medicare does not cover, and Medicare deductibles.

    Health care not easy 2010

  • Medigap is an additional 'private' policy one gets to cover (generally) the 20% that Medicare does not cover, and Medicare deductibles.

    Health care not easy 2010

  • Medigap is an additional 'private' policy one gets to cover (generally) the 20% that Medicare does not cover, and Medicare deductibles.

    Health care not easy 2010

  • Medigap is an additional 'private' policy one gets to cover (generally) the 20% that Medicare does not cover, and Medicare deductibles.

    Health care not easy 2010

  • Medigap is an additional 'private' policy one gets to cover (generally) the 20% that Medicare does not cover, and Medicare deductibles.

    Health care not easy 2010

  • Medigap is an additional 'private' policy one gets to cover (generally) the 20% that Medicare does not cover, and Medicare deductibles.

    Health care not easy 2010

  • Medigap is an additional 'private' policy one gets to cover (generally) the 20% that Medicare does not cover, and Medicare deductibles.

    Health care not easy 2010

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