Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement

Is Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) the same as a Medigap/Medicare Supplement plan?

No, they are not the same. You leave Original Medicare when you sign up for Part C, while Medigap/Medicare Supplement plans work with Original Medicare to provide you more comprehensive benefits than Original Medicare has to offer.

How would the Medicare Advantage plans be different from Original Medicare?

What are the differences between HMOs and PPOs?

What’s the requirement to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C)?

Do I need to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C)?

The Medicare Advantage plan that I am thinking of signing up doesn’t have a monthly premium. How is it funded?

What are the major differences between Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Medicare Advantage PPO plans?

When can I get Medicare Supplement (Medigap) insurance?

How do Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans work?

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