Choosing a Medicare Plan
You decide which parts work best for you.
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Medicare Coverage
The different parts and plans of Medicare can be combined to provide the coverage you want to meet your specific health needs. Here’s a look at what’s possible.
Original Medicare | Medicare Advantage (Part C) |
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Part A & Part B This is Original Medicare. It covers hospital and doctor visits. |
To sign up for a Medicare Advantage (Part C), you must:
*You must pay your part B premium to be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP) To enroll in a DSNP plan, you must:
Part A + Part B + Part C with Part D + Medicaid If you are eligible for a DSNP plan, you’re not limited to the Annual Enrollment Period; you may enroll during the first nine months of the year. |
Part A & Part B + Part D Original Medicare with prescription drug coverage added. |
Part C & Part D Most Medicare Advantage Plans already include prescription drug coverage. |
Part A & Part B + Medicare Supplement Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement plan to help pay for costs not covered by Parts A & B. |
Part C + Part D If a Medicare Advantage plan does not come with prescription drug coverage, you can add it. |
Part A & Part B + Part D + Medicare Supplement Original Medicare with a prescriptions drug and Medicare Supplement plan. |
Part C + You cannot have a Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plan at the same time. |