What is Medicare Part C?
  • Medicare Part C is also called Medicare Advantage. It covers a variety of managed care options that private companies offer to Medicare beneficiaries.
  • Medicare beneficiaries who choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan still must pay any Part A or Part B premium they would pay if they remained in Original Medicare.
  • In some cases, Medicare Advantage plans include prescription drug coverage.
  • If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you do not need supplemental insurance

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1. Who is Eligible for Medicare?
2. What are my coverage choices?
3. What is Medicare Part A?
4. What is Medicare Part B?
5. What is Medicare Part C?
6. What is Medicare Part D?
7. What is supplemental insurance?