Medicare Part C, also called Medicare Advantage, is an alternative to Original Medicare offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare. Medicare Advantage plans must cover everything Original Medicare covers, and most include prescription drug coverage (Part D) and extra benefits like dental, vision, and hearing.
Key Points
- Medicare Advantage is an alternative to Original Medicare
- Offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare
- Must cover everything Original Medicare covers
- Most plans include prescription drug coverage (Part D)
- Many plans include extra benefits: dental, vision, hearing