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No it is not. Medicare Part C plans otherwise known as Medicare Advantage Plans are private insurers that maintain a contract with Medicare to provide Medical Coverage and/or Prescription Drug Coverage plus in some cases added benefits not usually covered by Medicare (like dental, vision, etc)
Medicare Supplement plans which have been standardized into various benefit plans labeled from A-N work in conjuction with Original Medicare and provide supplement coverage for costs that are normally the responsibility of the beneficiary.
For more information on Medicare Supplement plan types, go to the publication 'Choosing a Medigap Policy, page 9:
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What is Medicare Part C?
Medicare Advantage Plans are health plan options (like an HMO or PPO) approved by Medicare and offered by private companies. These plans are part of Medicare and are sometimes called "Part C" or "MA Plans." Medicare pays a fixed amount for your care every month to the companies offering Medicare Advantage Plans. These companies must follow rules set by Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans provide your Medicare health coverage and usually Medicare drug coverage. They aren't supplemental insurance. For more information, see the Medicare and You 2009 book here: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
Is part C medicare a less expensive option than traditional medicare?
Part C medicare is less expensive then traditional medicare. However, with medicare part C there is less coverage so you will have limited services with your medical provider.
When did Medicare advantage plans start?
2006 when part D when into play. medicare advance is part C of medicare
Which part of Medicare covers hmo care?
Medicare Advantage Plans are health plan options (like an HMO or PPO) approved by Medicare and offered by private companies. These plans are part of Medicare and are sometimes called "Part C" or "MA Plans." Medicare pays a fixed amount for your care every month to the companies offering Medicare Advantage Plans. These companies must follow rules set by Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans provide your Medicare health coverage and usually Medicare drug coverage. They aren't supplemental insurance. For more information, see the Medicare and You 2009 book here: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
What does Medicare cost?
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance Benefits) is free if you or your spouse have at least 40 quarters of earnings of "covered earnings" - i.e, if you are eligible for Social Security.Medicare Part B (Supplemental Medical Insurance Benefits, for services provided by physicians, labs, etc.) has a monthly premium which is ordinarily deducted from one's Social Security benefits. For 2009, the monthly premium is $96.40.Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) is a managed care arrangement available in some states.Premiums vary.Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage).For Medicare C & D, because the programs are administered by private insurance companies, premiums vary.
Does Medicaid cover massage therapy?
At this point medicare does not cover massage therapy (part A). Some of the supplemental plans (part B and C) do cover massage therapy. You would need to check with your provider to see if they cover "massage therapy provided by a licensed massage therapist." Insurance companies do not make decisions based on type of massage but perhaps who is performing it. Sometimes physical therapists' and chiropractors' massages may be covered and a massage therapist's may not be covered. But yes it depends on which part of medicare you are talking about. Supplemental medicare plans may cover massage therapy (and deep tissue massage therapy).
What do the letters stand for at the end of medicare numbers?
Medicare part A = Hospital and Facility coverage Medicare part B = Professional (doctors and specialists) coverage Medicare part D = Rx Medicare part C = Part A B D combined After part C refers to supplement plans
Definition for Medicare advantage plan?
Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) is a managed care arrangement available in some states. It replaces Medicare Parts A & B. Premiums vary. It is not a supplent. It a part of Medicare and is administered by insurance companies.
Which presidents expanded Medicare?
bush did in 2006 with part C and D
What is Medicare C?
Part C is a Medicare Advantage plan, which may or may not include drug coverage. They usually have co-pays for doctors, specialists, hospitals, etc.
What you Should Know About Medicare Health Insurance?
Over 40 million Americans are covered by Medicare, the largest health insurance in the US. If you are 65 years and older or if you are younger with certain disabilities, you may be eligible for Medicare health insurance. However, if you have end stage renal disease which involves permanent kidney failure and require a kidney transplant or dialysis treatment, you may qualify for health insurance covered by Medicare, regardless of your age. The Medicare health plan covers two main areas, Hospital Insurance which is Part A and Medical Insurance, known as Part B. Both Medicare Parts are referred to as the Original Medicare Insurance and while most people who worked and contributed to Medicare taxes do not pay for Part A, the majority of persons covered by Medicare pay a monthly fee for the Part B. Hospital Insurance helps to provide coverage for part-time skilled nursing facilities, hospice and home health care services. Hospital inpatient care is also included, which involves hospitals that provide long-term care, critical access and rehabilitation facilities. Medical Insurance helps with the coverage for outpatient care and treatment by doctors as well as some preventative services. Once the services are covered by Medicare, Part B will pay 80% of the approved amount. Other health insurance programs covered by Medicare are managed by Medicare approved private companies. They are Part C, also called Medicare Advantage and Part D, which is Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage. Both of these plans include Parts A and B along with other benefits and for Part C, payment of a monthly premium is required. As a Medicare beneficiary, you have two choices of how you can get the senior health insurance. One method is to start with Part A and B (Original Medicare) and add Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) as well as a Supplemental Coverage such as Medigap. The other choice is to start with Medicare Advantage (Part C) and then add the Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D). However, you would not be able to add a Supplemental Insurance with this latter choice. If you need clarification or information about Medicare health insurance, contact the Social Security Administration or the medicare.gov website.
What are the 4 parts of Medicare?
Medicare part A covers confinements: home health care, inpatient hospital stays, and skilled nursing facility stays. Medicare part B covers outpatient services (including outpatient hospital visits, or observation status). Medicare C refers to the combination of parts A and B under an Advantage Plan - a private health insurance company administering your Medicare benefits. Medicare part D is the drug plan.
