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Massachusetts Medigap Plans

Medicare Supplement Plans in Massachusetts - 2026 Rates, Rules & Carrier Options

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State-Specific Plan Structure

Massachusetts has its own standardized Medigap plan structure that differs from the federal standard. Instead of lettered plans, Massachusetts offers Core, Supplement 1, and Supplement 1A plans.

Medicare Enrollees

1.3 million

Plan Structure

State-specific (Core, Supp 1, Supp 1A)

Open Enrollment

Continuous (year-round)

Guaranteed Issue

Broader than federal

Medigap in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is one of three states (along with Minnesota and Wisconsin) that has its own standardized Medigap plan structure. Instead of the federal lettered plans (A through N), Massachusetts offers Core, Supplement 1, and Supplement 1A plans. Massachusetts also provides significantly stronger consumer protections, including a continuous open enrollment period that allows beneficiaries to switch Medigap plans at any time without medical underwriting.

Open Enrollment in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has additional consumer protections including a continuous open enrollment period for Medicare Supplement plans.

Massachusetts Medigap Rules

  • Massachusetts uses its own plan structure: Core, Supplement 1, and Supplement 1A
  • Continuous open enrollment - you can switch Medigap plans at any time
  • Guaranteed issue rights are broader than federal law
  • Plans must cover certain benefits not required federally

Top Carriers in Massachusetts

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
Tufts Health Plan
Harvard Pilgrim

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