Types of Medicare Plans

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Medicare Advantage Plans

Medicare Advantage plans combine Parts C and D so you can replace Original Medicare for comprehensive coverage often at no additional cost.

Medicare Supplement plans

A Medicare Supplement plan (Medigap) covers copayments, coinsurance, deductibles and other expenses not covered by Medicare.

Medicare Prescription Drug plans

Add a standalone prescription drug plan (Part D) to help pay for medications.

 

Dual Special Needs plans (D-SNP)

A specialized Medicare plan that lowers costs and coordinates Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits.

 


 
Original Medicare Medicare Supplement plan Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) Medicare Advantage (Parts C and D) Dual Special Needs plans

Hospital (Part A)

Yes Yes   Yes Yes

Doctor visits (Part B)

Yes Yes   Yes Yes

Minimize out-of-pocket medical expenses

  Yes   Yes Yes

Prescription drugs

    Yes Yes Yes

Go to any doctor or U.S. facility that accepts Medicare

Yes Yes      

Vision, dental, and hearing1

      Yes Yes
Coordinates Medicare and Medi-Cal programs and services         Yes
 

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1Benefits vary by plan and county.

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Page last updated: 10/01/2024