Of the 68% of Medicare beneficiaries with private coverage, about one-half have individually purchased Medigap policies, and the other half receives these benefits as part of their employer retiree plans.
National Medigap Enrollees Survey, April 2005 This national survey of Medigap enrollees conducted by American Viewpoint found overwhelming - over 90% - satisfaction with Medigap coverage.
Low-Income and Rural Beneficiaries with Medigap Coverage, 2002 AHIP's Center for Policy and Research reports on highlights from the 2002 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey that show Medigap is particularly important to low- and moderate-income beneficiaries, especially those living in rural areas.
