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What is the difference between Medigap and Medicare Advantage?

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Medigap helps pay costs Original Medicare doesn’t cover. Medicare Advantage replaces Original Medicare with a private all-in-one plan. You can’t use both together.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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