# 1-800-MEDIGAP > 1-800-MEDIGAP is an independent guide to Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance) for seniors and their families — what each plan letter covers, when you can enroll, how Medigap compares with Medicare Advantage, and what to ask before you buy. Not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. 1-800-MEDIGAP is an independent directory. People describe what they are looking for; the platform matches them with independent licensed agents. Content is educational only — not professional advice. Part of the R0cketShip network. ## Explore - [Medigap basics](https://1800medigap.info/explore/medigap-basics): What Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance) is, what Original Medicare leaves you paying, and who can buy a plan. - [Medigap plan letters compared](https://1800medigap.info/explore/medigap-plan-letters): Plan G, Plan N, high-deductible G, K, L, M and the legacy C and F — what each standardized plan covers. - [Enrollment & timing](https://1800medigap.info/explore/enrollment-and-timing): Your Medigap open enrollment period, guaranteed issue rights, underwriting, and switching plans later. - [Medigap vs Medicare Advantage](https://1800medigap.info/explore/medigap-vs-medicare-advantage): A fair, side-by-side look at Original Medicare with Medigap and Medicare Advantage — the strengths and trade-offs of each. - [Premiums & pricing explained](https://1800medigap.info/explore/premiums-and-pricing): How Medigap premiums are set, why they change, and how to compare companies offering the same plan. - [Part D & extra coverage](https://1800medigap.info/explore/part-d-and-extra-coverage): Drug coverage, Part B excess charges, foreign travel emergencies, and dental, vision and hearing alongside Medigap. - [Choosing an agent & a company](https://1800medigap.info/explore/choosing-an-agent): How to pick a Medigap company, what an independent licensed agent does, and the questions to ask before you apply. ## Specialties - [Medigap Plan G](https://1800medigap.info/modalities/medigap-plan-g): Plan G, high-deductible Plan G - [Medigap Plan N](https://1800medigap.info/modalities/medigap-plan-n): Plan N, copay-based cost sharing - [Cost-sharing plans (K, L, M) & Plans A, B, D](https://1800medigap.info/modalities/cost-sharing-plans): Plan K, Plan L, Plan M, Plan A, Plan B, Plan D - [Plans C & F (eligible before 2020)](https://1800medigap.info/modalities/legacy-plans-c-and-f): Plan F, high-deductible Plan F, Plan C - [Turning 65 & first-time enrollment](https://1800medigap.info/modalities/turning-65-enrollment): Medigap open enrollment period, Part A and Part B timing, first Medigap application - [Switching plans & guaranteed issue](https://1800medigap.info/modalities/switching-and-guaranteed-issue): guaranteed issue rights, medical underwriting, state-specific switching rules, Medicare Advantage trial right - [Premium & rate reviews for current policyholders](https://1800medigap.info/modalities/rate-reviews): rate-increase reviews, carrier comparisons, household discounts - [Part D prescription drug plans](https://1800medigap.info/modalities/part-d-drug-plans): standalone Part D plans, formulary checks, pharmacy networks - [Medicare Advantage comparisons](https://1800medigap.info/modalities/medicare-advantage-comparisons): side-by-side Medigap vs Medicare Advantage reviews, network and referral rules, extra benefits overview - [Dental, vision & hearing coverage](https://1800medigap.info/modalities/dental-vision-hearing): standalone dental plans, vision plans, hearing coverage ## Who we help - [Turning 65](https://1800medigap.info/for/turning-65): a clear plan for Medicare and Medigap before their birthday — what to sign up for, and when - [Working past 65 & retiring later](https://1800medigap.info/for/working-past-65): the right time to leave employer coverage and start Part B and Medigap without penalties or gaps - [People thinking about leaving Medicare Advantage](https://1800medigap.info/for/leaving-medicare-advantage): an honest look at whether moving to Original Medicare plus Medigap makes sense, and whether they can qualify - [Current Medigap policyholders](https://1800medigap.info/for/current-policyholders): a second look after a rate increase, or a check that their plan still fits - [People under 65 on Medicare](https://1800medigap.info/for/under-65-on-medicare): Medigap options when they qualify for Medicare through disability or certain conditions — rules vary by state - [Caregivers & adult children](https://1800medigap.info/for/caregivers-and-adult-children): plain-English help understanding a parent's Medicare choices and paperwork - [Travelers & snowbirds](https://1800medigap.info/for/travelers-and-snowbirds): coverage that works in more than one state, and what applies when traveling abroad ## Key pages - [Topics A–Z](https://1800medigap.info/topics) - [Answers](https://1800medigap.info/answers) - [FAQ](https://1800medigap.info/faq) - [Full knowledge base](https://1800medigap.info/llms-full.txt) - [HTML sitemap](https://1800medigap.info/sitemap) - [Get matched](https://1800medigap.info/find) - [Licensed agents](https://1800medigap.info/providers) - [Programs & events](https://1800medigap.info/events) - [For licensed agents](https://1800medigap.info/for-practitioners) - [Safety](https://1800medigap.info/safety) ## Feeds - [All feeds](https://1800medigap.info/feeds): every feed and sitemap for this site in one place - [RSS feed](https://1800medigap.info/feed.xml): every page and update, newest first - [JSON Feed](https://1800medigap.info/feed.json): the same items as JSON Feed 1.1 - [XML sitemap](https://1800medigap.info/sitemap.xml)