US Medical Term · insurance
Medigap Open Enrollment
Inscripción Abierta de Medigap
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Medigap Open Enrollment |
| Spanish (Español) | Inscripción Abierta de Medigap |
| Chinese (中文) | 医疗补充保险开放注册期 |
| Korean (한국어) | 메디갭 공개 등록 기간 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thời gian đăng ký mở Medigap |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Medigap Open Enrollment |
| Portuguese (Português) | Inscrição aberta no Medigap |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ช่วงเวลาลงทะเบียน Medigap แบบเปิด |
| Japanese (日本語) | メディギャップ公開加入期間 |
What it means
Medigap Open Enrollment is a one-time, six-month window that starts the month you turn 65 and are enrolled in Medicare Part B. During this period, insurance companies must sell you any Medigap policy they offer in your state at standard rates, regardless of your health history—this is guaranteed issue. After this window closes, insurers in most states can use medical underwriting to deny your application, charge higher premiums, or exclude pre-existing conditions. Some states provide additional consumer protections. If you miss this window, qualifying for Medigap later can be difficult or expensive depending on your health, so enrolling on time is strongly advised.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Medigap guaranteed issue enrollment period
período de inscripción garantizada de Medigap
six-month Medigap open enrollment window
ventana de inscripción abierta de Medigap de seis meses
Medigap sign-up at 65
inscripción a Medigap a los 65 años
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Last reviewed: September 2026