US Medical Term · insurance
Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage)
Medicare Parte C (Medicare Advantage)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) |
| Spanish (Español) | Medicare Parte C (Medicare Advantage) |
| Chinese (中文) | 医疗保险C部分（医疗优势） |
| Korean (한국어) | 메디케어 파트 C (어드밴티지) |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Medicare Phần C (Medicare Advantage) |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) |
| Portuguese (Português) | Medicare Parte C (Medicare Advantage) |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | เมดิแคร์ส่วน C (เมดิแคร์แอดวานเทจ) |
| Japanese (日本語) | メディケアパートC（メディケアアドバンテージ） |
What it means
Medicare Part C, or Medicare Advantage, is an alternative to Original Medicare offered by private insurers approved by Medicare. Plans must cover all Part A and B services and often include Part D prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and hearing benefits. Medicare Advantage plans typically operate as HMOs or PPOs with network restrictions. Monthly premiums may be low or zero, but out-of-pocket costs vary by plan. Enrollment requires simultaneous Part A and B.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan that includes dental, vision, and drug coverage.
Me inscribí en un plan Medicare Advantage que incluye cobertura dental, de visión y de medicamentos.
My Medicare Part C plan is an HMO, so I need a referral to see a specialist.
Mi plan Medicare Parte C es un HMO, así que necesito una derivación para ver a un especialista.
How do I compare Medicare Part C plans on Medicare.gov during the Annual Enrollment Period?
¿Cómo comparo los planes Medicare Parte C en Medicare.gov durante el Período de Inscripción Anual?
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Related guide
→ US Guide: medicare basicsSources
Last reviewed: September 2026