Medicare Part C

Medicare Advantage plans are sometimes referred to as Medicare Part C. They are Medicare-approved private health insurance plans for individuals enrolled in Original Medicare, Part A, and Part B. Medicare Advantage plans provide all Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and [Medicare Part B (medical insurance)](https://medicare.com/about-medicare/medicare-plan-types/medicare-part-b) coverage. They generally offer additional benefits, such as vision, dental, and hearing, and many include prescription drug coverage. These plans often have networks, which mean enrollees must see certain doctors and go to certain hospitals in the plan’s network to get care. Title II of MMA modified and renamed the existing Medicare + Choice program established under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to the MA program.