Medicare Part C
Medicare Advantage Explained
Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, combines your Part A and Part B coverage into a single private health plan approved by Medicare.
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Part C replaces Original Medicare by delivering Part A and Part B through one private plan.
Unlike Original Medicare, Advantage plans include yearly limits on medical spending.
Many plans include dental, vision, hearing, fitness, and prescription drug coverage.
- Inpatient hospital care
- Doctor and specialist visits
- Outpatient services
- Most plans include Part D
- Copays vary by formulary
- Pharmacy networks apply
- Dental, vision, hearing
- Over-the-counter allowances
- Fitness and wellness programs
- Primary care coordination
- Preventive care focus
- Managed networks
Many Medicare Advantage plans offer $0 premiums, but you must continue paying your Part B premium.
Costs vary by plan, with copays for services and a yearly out-of-pocket maximum.
Medicare Advantage plans use provider networks (HMO, PPO, etc.). You must follow plan rules for referrals, prior authorizations, and service areas. Plans change annually, so reviewing coverage every year is critical.
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