"Medigap" meaning in All languages combined

See Medigap on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of Medicare + gap. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Medicare|gap}} Blend of Medicare + gap Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Medigap
  1. (US) A type of medical insurance for expenses not covered under Medicare, with a certain enrollment window beyond which applicants are excluded. Tags: US
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