Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

Medicare Advantage (Part C) are Medicare-approved plans sold by private insurance companies and differ from Original Medicare.

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Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

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These are all different names for the same thing - Medicare Advantage plans. Despite their name, Medicare Advantage plans are not provided by Medicare and do not belong to Medicare. Rather, they are sold by private insurance companies that have been approved by Medicare to do so.

For millions of Americans, Medicare Advantage plans are preferred over Original Medicare. In some cases, they are more cost-effective. Medicare Advantage plans must offer all the same benefits as Medicare Parts A & B (though they can and do charge more for some of them), and they can be easier to manage because benefits are bundled (such as Part D being included) and most offer a few additional benefits that Original Medicare doesn't provide (such as annual routine vision and dental exams and transportation). Members are also able to connect with a care team and an assigned care manager to help them navigate the plan and its benefits. See additional content: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Plans.

A person must first have Medicare Parts A & B to join a Medicare Advantage plan 

Additional info about joining a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) 

In most cases, if your loved one has End‐Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), they will not be able to join a Medicare Advantage Plan.

To start comparing Medicare Advantage plans, visit Medicare.gov/plan-compare. It is also recommended that you consult with a licensed independent insurance broker before choosing a Medicare Advantage plan.

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