Medicare Advantage Plans part C
Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called Part C, are health plan options that are part of the Medicare program. If you join one of these plans, you generally get all your Medicare-covered health care through the Medicare Advantage Plan. This coverage can include prescription drug coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans include:
To join a Medicare Advantage Plan, you must have Medicare Part A and Part B. You will have to pay your monthly Medicare Part B premium to Medicare. In addition, you may have to pay a monthly premium to your Medicare Advantage Plan for the extra benefits that they offer.
Medicare Advantage Plans are designed and centered around populated areas. In most cases, plans can differ from county to county. The more rural you are, the less plans are available – this is what makes Medicare Supplement Policies very popular in rural counties.
Medicare Advantage Plans differ from provider to provider. They do not have to offer the same thing like Medicare Supplement Coverage.
Once you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you are IN the plan. There is an Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) each year (October 15th-December when you can switch or drop your plan or return to Original Medicare. In any case, your coverage is a calendar year contract from Jan 1 to Dec 31. You cannot change plans any time you want to unless you qualify for a Special Election Period.
- Medicare Health Maintenance Organization (HMOs)
- Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans
- Medicare Special Needs Plans
To join a Medicare Advantage Plan, you must have Medicare Part A and Part B. You will have to pay your monthly Medicare Part B premium to Medicare. In addition, you may have to pay a monthly premium to your Medicare Advantage Plan for the extra benefits that they offer.
Medicare Advantage Plans are designed and centered around populated areas. In most cases, plans can differ from county to county. The more rural you are, the less plans are available – this is what makes Medicare Supplement Policies very popular in rural counties.
Medicare Advantage Plans differ from provider to provider. They do not have to offer the same thing like Medicare Supplement Coverage.
Once you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you are IN the plan. There is an Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) each year (October 15th-December when you can switch or drop your plan or return to Original Medicare. In any case, your coverage is a calendar year contract from Jan 1 to Dec 31. You cannot change plans any time you want to unless you qualify for a Special Election Period.