Benefits Direct

Medigap Fast Fact: It’s Medicare Supplement Insurance sold by private insurance companies to fill “gaps” in Original Medicare coverage.

Fast Fact: You cannot contribute to a health savings account if you have ANY part of Medicare active. You also cannot accept any contributions from an employer if you have active Medicare.

Non-Preferred Provider is a provider who doesn’t have a contract with your plan to provide services. If your plan covers out-of-network services, you’ll usually pay more to see an out-of-network provider than a preferred provider. Your policy will explain what those costs may be. May also be called “non-preferred” or “non-participating” instead of “out-of-network provider”.