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In simplest terms, Medicare Advantage plans offer more comprehensive coverage with more predictable costs than Original Medicare. Soundpath Health helps you get the most out of your coverage, and your relationship with your doctor.

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS = MEDICARE PARTS A and B + ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (Lower or no cost sharing, More Preventive care, coverage of health care services not covered under Original Medicare) + PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE (MA Plans usually have optional prescription drug coverage)

What Medicare Parts A and B Don't Cover

• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic Services (except to correct a subluxation of the spine)
• Cosmetic Surgery
• Custodial Care
• Dental Care and Dentures
• Eye care (routine exam), eye refractions and most eyeglasses
• Routine foot care
• Health care while travelling outside the United States
• Hearing aids and exams for the purpose of fitting a hearing aid
• Hearing tests that haven't been ordered by a doctor
• Long-term care
• Orthopedic shoes (with a few exceptions)
• Prescription drugs (most outpatient drugs aren't covered)
• Syringes or insulin, unless the insulin is used with an insulin pump

Medicare Advantage Plans

Individuals can recieve their Part A and Part B Medicare benefits by joining a Medicare Advantage plan, also referred to as Medicare Part C. Medicare Advantage Plans provide Part A and Part B Medicare coverage, except hospice. All Medicare-covered services a MA plan beneficiary recieves while in hospice care are paid by the Original Medicare plan.

In addition to Part A and Part B Medicare coverage, MA plans often offer extra benefits such as vision, hearing, dental, and/or health and wellness programs. Many Medicare Advantage plans may also include prescription drug coverage.

Page Last Updated: October 4, 2011