Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called "Part C" or "MA Plans," are an “all in one” alternative to Original Medicare. They are offered by private companies approved by Medicare.  If you join a Medicare Advantage Plan, you still have Medicare.  These "bundled" plans include  Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), and usually Medicare drug coverage (Part D). 

Covered services in Medicare Advantage Plans

Most Medicare Advantage Plans offer coverage for things Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like some vision, hearing, dental, and fitness programs (like gym memberships or discounts). Plans can also choose to cover even more benefits. For example, some plans may offer coverage for services like transportation to doctor visits, over-the-counter drugs, and services that promote your health and wellness. Plans can also tailor their benefit packages to offer these benefits to certain chronically-ill enrollees. These packages will provide benefits customized to treat specific conditions. Check with the plan before you enroll to see what benefits it offers, if you might qualify, and if there are any limitations.  Learn more about what Medicare Advantage Plans cover.
‍

‍Unlike Medicare Supplements;

Medicare Advantage plan premium as set by plan and not by your age.  This means that everybody pays the same price, whether you are 45, 65, or 85.  Many insurance companies offer Medicare Advantage plans at a $0 premium that includes prescription coverage, dental and vision.  

‍