Medicare Part C
Medicare Advantage, in plain words
Part C: one plan from a private company approved by Medicare, in place of holding the pieces of Original Medicare separately.
- Bakersfield & Kern Countyand across the Central Valley
- English & Spanishhelp in the language you prefer
- Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PMafter hours by appointment
Three questions
How can we help you?
Step 1: which coverage are you thinking about?
What worries you the most?
How would you like to do this?
Medicare Advantage
How Medicare Advantage works
A Medicare Advantage plan is offered by a private company approved by Medicare. It brings your Part A and Part B coverage together in one plan.
Most of these plans use provider networks. That is why checking your doctors matters so much here: a plan that works well for a neighbor can be the wrong one for you.
Many plans include prescription drug coverage too. Whether that works out well depends on the medications you actually take.
You can join, switch or drop a plan from October 15 to December 7. If you are already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can also make a change between January 1 and March 31.
A Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policy cannot be used with a Medicare Advantage plan, so it helps to understand both before you choose.
Next step
Still deciding between plan types?
That is normal. Answer three questions, or talk it through with Pedro.