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Definition of medigap

medigap

/ˈmɛd.ɪ.ɡæp/
med · i · gap
Plural:medigaps
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medigap Lexical Profile

medigap Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American Private supplemental health insurance sold to Medicare beneficiaries in the United States to cover healthcare costs—such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles—not paid by Original Medicare.

Example

"Many retirees purchase a Medigap policy to help manage unpredictable out-of-pocket medical expenses."

• Nearby Words

medicine
medieval
medievalist
medigap
medina
medinilla
mediocre

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1970s in the United States as a blend of Medicare and gap, referring to the coverage gaps in standard federal health insurance.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Medigap. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/medigap
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