what is part c of medicare

Medicare Part C is another name for Medicare Advantage , which are private insurance plans that provide your Medicare Part A (hospital) and Part B (medical) benefits, often with extra coverage like prescriptions, dental, vision, and hearing.

Quick Scoop

• Medicare Part C = Medicare Advantage, offered by private insurers approved by Medicare.

• It must cover at least everything Original Medicare (Parts A and B) covers, except for a few special cases like hospice (which stays under Part A).

• Many plans roll hospital, medical, and prescription drugs into one plan and may add extras like dental, vision, hearing, gym programs, and sometimes help with transportation or meal services.

• You still have to be enrolled in Parts A and B and keep paying your Part B premium to join a Part C plan, and costs, networks, and extra benefits vary by plan and location.

In plain terms: Part C is a bundled, privately run version of Medicare that can simplify coverage and add perks, but you have to pay attention to each plan’s network, copays, and rules.

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