Guaranteed Issue Rights (Medigap Protections)
Medicare Glossary
Also called Medigap protections, guaranteed issue rights refer to certain situations in which health insurance companies are required to sell or offer you Medicare Supplement Plans by law. In these situations, you can't be denied coverage by a Medigap provider, or have any conditions placed on your policy or charge you more for coverage based on medical history.
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