Medicare cannot appeal a Medigap insurer's rejection. Unlike Medicare Advantage denials, private underwriting decisions have no federal appeal process, form, or hearing.
An existing Medigap policy is guaranteed renewable and cannot be canceled due to new health conditions, making it powerful leverage while shopping.
Underwriting rules vary by carrier, so a multi-carrier broker can compare guidelines before submitting a formal application to improve approval odds.
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A 72-year-old in Ohio opens her Medigap renewal notice and sees the premium jump again. She calls a broker to shop for a cheaper Plan G, answers the health questions truthfully, including heart medication and a 2024 stent, and gets declined.