A Georgia Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) is another Medicare health plan choice you may have as part of Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans,” are offered by private companies approved by Medicare. If you join a Medicare Advantage Plan, the plan will provide all of your Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) coverage. In all types of Medicare Advantage Plans, you’re always covered for emergency and urgent care. Medicare Advantage Plans must cover all of the services that Original Medicare covers except hospice care. Original Medicare covers hospice care even if you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan. Medicare Advantage Plans aren’t supplemental 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). In addition to your Part B premium, you usually pay one monthly premium for the services included.
Medicare pays a fixed amount for your care every month to the companies offering Medicare Advantage Plans. These companies must follow rules set by Medicare. However, each Medicare Advantage Plan can charge different out-of-pocket costs and have different rules for how you get services (like whether you need a referral to see a specialist or if you have to go to only doctors, facilities, or suppliers that belong to the plan for non‑emergency or non‑urgent care). These rules can change each year.
What is Medicare Part C?
What are Medicare Advantage Plans (MAP’s)
Many Medicare Advantage Plans will be discontinued in 2011 and later. You may not know your plan is going away until the last minute.
The good news is, if you lose your Medicare Advantage Plan you have a GUARANTEED RIGHT to return to traditional Medicare parts A and B. You can also buy a Medigap plan to cover expenses not paid by regular Medicare.
Georgia Insurance Shop is proud to offer affordable Medigap options to seniors turning 65 or those who have lost coverage due to cancellation of their Medicare Advantage Plan.
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