US Medical Term · insurance
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Medicare Advantage |
| Spanish (Español) | Medicare Advantage |
| Chinese (中文) | 医疗保险优势计划 |
| Korean (한국어) | 메디케어 어드밴티지 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Medicare Advantage |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Medicare Advantage |
| Portuguese (Português) | Medicare Advantage |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | Medicare Advantage |
| Japanese (日本語) | メディケアアドバンテージ |
What it means
Medicare Advantage (Part C) is an alternative to Original Medicare offered by private insurance companies approved and regulated by Medicare. These plans must cover everything Original Medicare covers but frequently add benefits such as dental, vision, hearing, and fitness programs. Most Medicare Advantage plans include prescription drug coverage (Part D). You typically select a network of providers and may need referrals for specialist care. Premiums, network size, and extra benefits vary widely by plan and location. To enroll, you must already have Medicare Parts A and B and live in the plan's service area. You can switch back to Original Medicare during annual enrollment periods if your needs change.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Medicare Advantage plan—Part C
plan de Medicare Advantage—Parte C
private Medicare managed care plan
plan de atención administrada de Medicare privado
Medicare HMO or PPO plan
plan HMO o PPO de Medicare
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Last reviewed: September 2026