Offered through a Private Insurance Company
A type of Medicare health plan that contracts with Medicare.
Medicare Advantage Plans provide all of your Part A and Part B benefits, with a few exclusions, for example, certain aspects of clinical trials which are covered by Original Medicare even though you’re still in the plan.
Medicare Advantage Plans include:
• Health Maintenance Organizations
• Preferred Provider Organizations
• Private Fee-for-Service Plans
• Special Needs Plans
• Medicare Medical Savings Account
Plans If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan:
• Most Medicare services are covered through the plan
• Most Medicare services aren’t paid for by Original Medicare
• Most Medicare Advantage Plans offer prescription drug coverage.