Medicare Part C
Medicare Advantage — private health plans that bundle Part A, Part B, and usually Part D into one plan.
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Medicare Advantage — private health plans that bundle Part A, Part B, and usually Part D into one plan.
Medicare Part C, commonly known as Medicare Advantage, is offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare. These plans must cover everything Original Medicare covers, but often include additional benefits like dental, vision, hearing, and prescription drug coverage. Plans may use provider networks (HMO, PPO) and have different cost-sharing structures than Original Medicare.
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