What is a Medicare Advantage/Medicare Health Plan (Medicare Part C), and do I need it?
To enroll in any Medicare Advantage plan option you must have both Medicare Part A and Part B. Once you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan you will not continue to use your Original Medicare (red, white & blue) card as you no longer have Original Medicare. Instead the Medicare Advantage plan will provide you with a card to use when visiting your medical provider. Please note, you will continue to pay the Medicare Part B premium, and you might also have to pay an additional monthly premium charged by the Medicare Advantage plan.
Related Publications
Medicare Advantage Summaries of Benefits (2012)
Medicare Advantage Plans Lists by County (2012)
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan Summaries of Benefits (2012)
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans Lists by County (2012)
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