The Pros and Cons of Medicare Advantage Plans

What are Medicare Advantage Plans? What are the pros of enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Plan? What are the cons of enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Plan? Which type of plan is right for you – Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan? Medicare Advantage Plans, also known as Part C, are an alternative to traditional Medicare. These plans are offered by private insurance companies and must provide at least the same level of coverage as Medicare Part A and Part B, but typically with additional benefits such as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. One pro of enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Plan is that you may have lower out-of-pocket costs than with traditional Medicare. In addition, these plans often offer additional benefits not covered by traditional Medicare, such as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. A con of enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Plan is that you may have to see doctors who are in the plan’s network. You may also have to pay a premium in addition to your monthly Medicare Part B premium.