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Neither is universally better — Medicare Advantage often costs less up front but limits you to a network and can require referrals or prior authorization, while Medigap generally means more provider choice and predictable costs but a separate Part D premium and medical underwriting outside guaranteed-issue windows. A licensed agent can walk through your specific situation.

Premiums, deductibles, plan offerings and the annual enrollment period's specific dates change every year and are set by the federal government — we describe the kinds of changes to expect without quoting figures that will be outdated by the time you read them. Call 1-800-MEDIGAP or check Medicare.gov for this year's numbers.

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