WHAT'S A MEDICARE HEALTH PLAN?

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Generally, a Medicare health plan is offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) benefits to people who enroll in the plan.

Medicare health plans include:

• Medicare Advantage Plans

• Other Medicare health plans

  • Medicare Cost Plans

  • Demonstrations/Pilot Programs

  • Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

  • Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs for complex health needs