Medicare Advantage Explained

Medicare Advantage Plans are another Medicare health plan choice you may have as part of Medicare. They look similar to the insurance you had through an employer and are usually offered as HMOs or PPOs.

Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans,” offer comprehensive coverage and are provided by private companies approved by Medicare, like Essence, Devoted, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, etc.

If you join a Medicare Advantage Plan, the plan will provide all of your Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) coverage. Medicare Advantage Plans may offer extra coverage, such as vision, hearing, dental, and/or health and wellness programs. Most include Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D).