MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS
KEY Points
- Plans must cover ALL of Medicare eligible benefits and expenses.
- Regulated by CMS to ensure compliance. Awarded Star Ratings
- Covers Medicare Part A – Hospitalization & Skilled Nursing
- Covers Medicare Part B – Outpatient: Primary Care & Specialists, Outpatient labs, diagnostic, surgery, physical & mental health therapies, ambulance, emergency room & urgent care, Part B medications, etc.
- Most Plans include Medicare Part D – Prescription coverage
- Most plans include “Extras“: Dental, Vision, Hearing, fitness, Over the counter items, transportation.
- Plans contract with a ‘network’ of doctors, providers and hospitals
- Medical expenses are capped by a Maximum Out of Pocket (MOOP)
- Low or Zero Premium; you must continue to pay your Part B premium.
Medicare Advantage Plans do a lot more than Original Medicare. The insurance companies are paid by CMS to provide more client care and interaction, more benefits – all designed for better health and well being. Therefore they are more complex and have more moving parts.
It’s the difference between looking under the hood of an old VW bug and a modern computer enhanced engine.
How to Discover the most effective plan for YOU!
- Do you want lower medical expenses?
- Or can you fund higher copays if something happens?
- Are all of your prescriptions covered?
- Are your doctors in the plans’ network?
- Do you spend time in another state or traveling in USA?
- How much dental, vision or hearing benefits do you need?
- What about Part B premium Giveback? This puts money back in your pocket.
- Have your needs changed from last year?
- If new to Medicare, how does this plan compare with my prior group or Marketplace plan?
Let’s get started! - Please complete our “What’s Most Important“ and together we’ll Discover your Options.