Medicare Part C is also known as what?

Medicare Part C is known as Medicare Advantage. This program allows private insurance companies to provide Medicare benefits through their own plans, which typically include all the benefits covered under Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance). Additionally, many Medicare Advantage plans may offer additional benefits that are not covered by Original Medicare, such as vision, dental, and wellness programs.

The significance of Medicare Advantage lies in its role in offering beneficiaries an alternative to receiving Medicare coverage directly from the government. Instead, they can choose to receive their Medicare benefits through these private plans, which can often include coordinated care options and potentially lower out-of-pocket costs.

While Medicare Supplement Plans (referenced in another choice) are intended to help cover some of the costs that Original Medicare doesn’t pay, such as deductibles and co-insurance, they work alongside Original Medicare rather than through a private managed care model like Medicare Advantage does. Other terms mentioned, such as Medicare Direct and Medicare Choice, are not officially recognized terms within the Medicare program and can lead to confusion regarding the types of coverage available.