Almost a third of Medicare beneficiaries receive their coverage through Medicare Advantage (MA), also called Part C. If you enroll in an MA plan, you still have Original Medicare, and you’re still responsible for paying your Part B premium. But there are other costs to consider too, such as deductibles, copayments and maybe even a […]

If you’re looking into your options with Medicare Advantage, also called Medicare Part C, you may have questions about how it works and if all plans are the same. First, you still have Medicare if you join a Medicare Advantage plan. Part C is just another way to receive your Part A and Part B […]

Medicare Advantage (MA or Part C), is a popular alternative to traditional Medicare. Since 2010, enrollment increased 71 percent, with as many as one in every three eligible seniors today choosing an Medicare Advantage plan over Original Medicare. Understanding this option is a critical step in managing health care into retirement. Here are some things […]

Sometimes, even when you think you’ve made the right choice in a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C), you need to make changes. Whether it’s because you’re moving out of your plan’s service area, or you simply want to change plans or return to Original Medicare, there are rules for when and how you can adjust […]

Now that you’ve decided to join Medicare Advantage (Part C) as a way to receive your Medicare benefits, you may be wondering when you can enroll. Medicare only allows you to join, switch or make changes at very specific times—when you first get Medicare and during yearly enrollment periods. It’s important to know when these […]