Can You Have Both Medicare And Private Insurance? 
Yes , for example you can have Medicare and a Medicare Supplement plan to help cover what Medicare Part A & B does not cover . Medicare Part A & B only covers about 80 % of the costs so having a Medicare Supplement is important . There are 11 different Medicare Supplement -LRB- Medigap Plans -RRB- to pick from and they have a letter to tell you which plan they are . An independent agent that specializes in Medicare Supplement Insurance -LRB- Medigap Plans -RRB- can really be a huge help in showing you the plans available to you . 