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Compare Medicare Advantage plans
Your Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan costs and care options can vary based on the plan you choose. We’ll help you compare and choose the best Part C plan based on your needs.
What is Medicare Advantage?
Also known as Medicare Part C, Medicare Advantage plans are run by private insurance companies. They cover everything in Original Medicare (Parts A and B), plus much more. Most include benefits such as prescription drug (Medicare Part D), dental, and vision coverage not available with Original Medicare.
Why choose a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan?
Many people decide they need more than what Original Medicare offers. Half of all Medicare enrollees – over 30-million people – sign up for additional coverage with a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan.* Why?
- Convenience of an “all-in-one” plan with more benefits than Original Medicare
- $0 or low monthly premiums for most plans
- Greater control over out-of-pocket costs (such as deductibles, copays, and coinsurance)
Is a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan right for you?
A Medicare Advantage plan might be good for you if you’re looking for additional coverage for dental, vision, hearing, and prescription drugs. It may also be a good fit if you like knowing your out-of-pocket costs up front.
What are your Medicare Advantage plan options?
Wellpoint offers different Medicare Advantage plan types. To understand which might work best for you, let’s review some key differences:
Medicare Advantage Plan
All-in-one Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans include everything in Original Medicare, plus additional benefits.
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)
D-SNP plans are Part C plans that offer help for people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
Chronic Conditions Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
C-SNP plans are Part C plans that provide support and care for people living with diabetes, heart disease, lung conditions, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
When to enroll in a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan
You can enroll in or change your Medicare plan during these times:
- Initial Enrollment Period is a seven-month window around your 65th birthday month. This allows you to apply for Medicare for the first time.
- Special Enrollment Period is a window of time when you can join or change your Medicare coverage after certain life events, like retirement or relocation. It ensures you stay protected while avoiding late penalties.
- Annual Enrollment Period is every year from October 15 to December 7. This allows you to make changes to your Medicare Advantage and/or Part D coverage for the following year.
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Plan availability, premiums, copays, deductibles, benefits, and benefit amounts may vary based on where you live, the plan you choose, and your eligibility.
Wellpoint, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare Contract, offers HMO, D-SNP, C-SNP, and I-SNP plans. Wellpoint D-SNP plans additionally contract with state Medicaid programs. Enrollment in a Wellpoint health plan depends on contract renewal.