Choosing a Medicare Plan
You decide which parts work best for you.
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. |