Choosing a Medicare Plan

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.

Origina1 Medicare and Medicare Advantage Overview

Original Medicare	Medicare Advantage (Part C)
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: Have Parts A & B*, and Live in the plan's service area *You must pay your part B premium to be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan.
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 + Medicare Supplement You cannot have a Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plan at the same time.