Types of Medicare and Medigap insurance plans
Original Medicare (Parts A and B) doesn't cover everything you may need to live a healthy lifestyle. Medicare Part A and Part B do not provide prescription drug coverage, nor do they offer other health care benefits such as for dental, vision or hearing that you may consider important to your health. There are plans offered by private insurance companies that can either supplement Original Medicare or be chosen as an alternative that may help you get the additional coverage you need.
Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans combine your Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance) in one plan and usually include prescription drug coverage. These plans often also offer additional benefits such as dental, vision and fitness.
Medicare Supplement insurance plans
Medicare Supplement insurance plans, also known as Medigap plans, help pay some of the out-of-pocket costs not paid by Original Medicare (Parts A and B).
Medicare prescription drug plans
Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are standalone plans that help pay for prescription drugs. Part D plans may be added with Original Medicare and/or a Medicare Supplement insurance plan, as well as with certain Medicare Advantage plans that don't include prescription drug coverage.
Special Needs plans
Special Needs plans are Medicare Advantage plans designed for specific needs that include prescription drug coverage. Plans may also include other benefits like care coordination. There are four types of Special Needs plans including Dual Special Needs plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
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AARP endorses the AARP Medicare Supplement Plans insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, 185 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103 (available in all states/territories except ND, NY) or UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of America, 1600 McConnor Parkway, Floor 2, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (available in AR, AZ, IL, IN, KS, MS, NC, ND, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WY) or UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York 2950 Expressway Drive South, Suite 240, Islandia, NY 11749 (for NY residents). Policy Form No. GRP 79171 GPS-1 (G-36000-4).
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Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare prescription drug plans
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