What is Medicare Part C?
Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, offers all the benefits of Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance), plus extra benefits. Extra benefits may include lower premiums, wider networks, and additional coverage.
Specific Medicare Advantage covered benefits may be limited to those with certain qualifying conditions and only available on some plans in certain areas.
Do I Qualify for Extra Benefits?
To qualify for a Medicare Part C plan with extra benefits, you must:
1. Be enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B.
2. Live in the service area of the plan you want to join.
3. Meet any other eligibility requirements that may be imposed by the plan.