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Medicare Advantage Plans: (Part C)

Medicare Advantage is private insurance that is Medicare-approved and serves as an alternative to Original Medicare (Parts A and B). These plans combine the benefits of Medicare Parts A, B and often Part D into a single plan. Many Part C plans also offer additional benefits like routine dental and eye care. Similar to traditional insurance, these plans usually have a network of participating physicians from which you will required to choose. You must be enrolled in Parts A and B in order to join a Medicare Advantage plan. It’s important to note that while these plans may come at low or even no cost, you will still be required to pay for Medicare Part B. Some plans offer a Part B rebate. (i)