medigap
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med·i·gap

noun, often capitalized often attributive \ˈme-də-ˌgap\

Definition of MEDIGAP

: supplemental health insurance that covers costs (as of medical care or a hospital stay) not covered by Medicare

Origin of MEDIGAP

Medicare + gap
First Known Use: 1975

med·i·gap

noun , often attrib \ˈmed-ə-ˌgap\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of MEDIGAP

: supplemental health insurance that covers costs (as of medical care or a hospital stay) not covered by Medicare <medigap coverage> <medigap plans>

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