medigap

(medi gap′)

adjective

Informal designating or of an insurance policy purchased to supplement the coverage provided by Medicare

See medigap in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Private health insurance designed to supplement the coverage provided under governmental programs such as Medicare.

Origin:

Origin: Medi(care)

Origin: or Medi(caid)

Origin: + gap

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