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Medicare Advantage Plans: An Alternative to Original Medicare

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Millions of seniors rely on Original Medicare to provide them with health insurance as they get older. Still, for those who want extra protection, a Medicare Advantage Plan might prove the right solution.

To learn more about Medicare Advantage, contact Senior Market Agents Network. We can help you determine the policy options and prices that best suit your needs.

What is Medicare Advantage?

Medicare Advantage plans are sometimes called Medicare Part C plans. These are private insurance plans offered by major insurance companies. The Medicare system pays these private insurance companies to offer these plans. The companies, in turn, provide you with benefits.

What does a Medicare Advantage Plan cover?

Evert Medicare Advantage plan differs. However, each will offer benefits similar to Original Medicare.

  • Most plans offer all Original Medicare Part A (hospitalization) and Part B (medical) coverage. Still, some exclude hospice services normally covered by Part A & B.
  • All plans will cover emergency service care outside the plan’s coverage area (within the U.S.).
  • Many Advantage plans also offer Part D prescriptions, dental, vision, and hearing services coverage.

Medicare Advantage is not the same thing as MediGap insurance or Medicare Supplementals. Medigap plans only supplement costs not covered under Original Medicare. Advantage plans, on the other hand, have their own cost structure.

What are the types of Medicare Advantage Plans?

All Advantage plans vary. Most of them will include networks of providers, along with various financial responsibilities.

  • HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations): You’ll visit a provider within the plan’s network for all services.
  • HMOPOS (HMO Point-of-Service) plans: For a higher co-payment or coinsurance, you can visit certain service providers outside of your plan network.
  • PPOs (Preferred Provider Organizations): PPOs have plan networks. However, you can receive care outside your network for a higher cost. Therefore, it’s often better to see doctors within the network.
  • PFFS (Private Fee-for-Service) plans: As long as a provider accepts the terms of these plans, you can receive services. The costs you pay for different services will vary.
  • Special Needs plans: These plans apply to those with exceptional medical needs. Those who qualify might range from nursing home residents to those with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
  • Medicare Savings Accounts (MSAs): You’ll carry a high deductible health plan alongside a specialty savings account. Medicare will pay into the account, which will allow you to pay for certain care during the plan year.

How can I enroll in a Medicare Advantage?

In order to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plans.

  • You must have Original Medicare (Parts A & B) before applying for an Advantage plan.
  • Not every Medicare Advantage plan is available in all areas.  Therefore, you’ll have to enroll in a plan within your service area.
  • Most applicants cannot have End-stage Renal Disease. Exceptions to this rule exist, however.

When can I enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan?

You can start enrolling in Medicare Advantage as soon as you qualify for Original Medicare at age 65. You can also enroll during the Annual Election Period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. You can also enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan if you qualify for a Special Enrollment period (SEP) due to moving, losing coverage or are new to Part B. View more enrollment information here.

Let the agents at Senior Market Agents Network help you find the coverage that’s right for you. We’ll take your needs into account to help you determine what type of Medicare Advantage plan is a right fit for you.

“We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.”


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