What is a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Medicare Advantage plans (also sometimes called “MA” or “MAPD” or “Part C”) are private health insurance plans offered by companies approved by Medicare. There are several different types of Medicare Advantage plans. The most common include HMO, PPO, PFFS, and SNP. Medicare Advantage plans are not the same as Medicare Supplemental (“Medigap”) plans.
What is covered by a Medicare Advantage plan?
What else should I know about a Medicare Advantage plan?
How can I apply for a Medicare Advantage plan?
You can join a Medicare Advantage plan by completing an application with our Agency. You will need to provide your Medicare number when you enroll and know when your Part A and B Medicare coverage began.
Enrollment Dates for Medicare Advantage in 2012
Whether you’re already enrolled in Medicare Part C or you are signing up for the first time, you should take note of the new enrollment dates for Medicare Advantage in 2012. Beginning in 2011, the annual election period (the period when you can submit the application to change your Part C plan) will be from October 15 to December 7 of each year. Changes made during this period will take effect on January 1 of the following year. Another change to Medicare Advantage in 2012 is the new period during which you may switch from Medicare Advantage to original Medicare. This period begins January 1 of each year and lasts 45 days.
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